Blackstone Partners

GOVERNMENT PRACTICE UNIT

Government relations, Legislative lobbying, Public enquiry, Privatization, Government dispute resolution.

The last twenty years has seen an explosion at every level of Government in Nigeria . Government is the major player in the Nigerian Economy. Government impact on domestic business is so enormous that we in Blackstone Partners believe that all our clients should understand how Nigerian Government works. The founder of Blackstone Partners and some Associates have served in government in one way or the other, either at State or Federal level. They carry with them years of experience not just for helping in explaining new regulations and policies, but in solving client's problems as they arise.

When the very existence of a business is threatened or legislative and political reform warrants strategic positioning, we are in a position to shape the issues and structure an innovative approach to solving these problems. We understand how Government decisions are made in Nigeria . We know which argument will work, what coalitions to assemble, when lobbying is required, and when to litigate.

Blackstone Partners focus on clients who are doing business with the Nigerian government at all levels. Such business range from supply contracts, development contracts, construction contracts, service contracts and procurements.

We have experience in the operation of Nigerian Government policies and regulations. We help clients to collect over due payments from Government. If a dispute occurs during the performance stage of a government contract or subcontract, we assist the client in claims preparation, arbitration and negotiation for settlement.