Public Private Partnership (PPP)

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are long-term agreements formed between a private company and a public entity—whether a government body, authority, or institution. These contracts involve the development and delivery of essential services such as roads, ports, buildings, power generation, water supply, and healthcare.

The success of PPPs relies heavily on how well the contract clauses are structured and the depth of understanding of the sector, service, or project involved. A thoughtful and informed approach is crucial to ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of these partnerships.

At ERLF, we bring extensive experience in navigating the legal and regulatory complexities of public-private partnerships. We offer strategic legal advisory services to both government agencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and private sector entities to help structure successful PPPs. Our goal is to unlock value, expand access to vital services, and provide sustainable solutions across the Kingdom.

Our team plays a critical role in advising on the financing of PPP projects. We help identify and mitigate political risks, align the interests of stakeholders, overcome regulatory challenges, and ensure that projects are attractive and acceptable to banks and financial institutions. We also assist in designing innovative financing structures that are both legally sound and compliant with regulatory standards.

• Drafting legal codes and general laws for economic cities

• Advising the Transport General Authority on regulatory reform

• Providing legal advisory services to the Ministry of Defense

• Drafting the regulatory framework for the Economic Cities Authority and its executive regulations

• Supporting the development of regulations for IPOs in economic cities and joint-stock companies, including fundraising, international due diligence, and benchmarking

• Advising publicly owned companies on PPP models and institutional and regulatory transformation

• Supporting the General Investment Authority with legal frameworks for King Abdullah Economic City

• Advising the Ministry of Labor on public-private partnership initiatives and insurance-related regulations