DWA understand that a key foundation for any successful port or terminal is the regulatory and contractual basis for the development or operation. It is critical to have advisors in place who understand not only the regulatory framework for a proposed development but who also have a practical working knowledge of the most effective way to structure the project and obtain required approvals. Having in place clear legal contracts with regulators, joint venture parties, suppliers and others is also important.
DWA has extensive experience in taking port projects in multiple jurisdictions from the planning stage through all required regulatory and contractual steps to successful commercial operations. We assist clients by ensuring the project is structured in line with legal and regulatory frameworks at an early and in the most effective and practical way. The company by doing this has a strong track record in supporting developers, ports, terminal operators and others in obtaining required project approvals and putting in place clear and binding legal contracts. Conversely our experience in successfully executing projects also provides us insight into the development and structuring of regulatory structures and supporting the drafting of regulations and laws.