SERVICES
ALP’s international trade team advises businesses, governments, institutions and civil society organisations on the requirements and enforcement of international trade regulations affecting clients’ operations across the continent. Our team is located in Lagos, Kampala, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam and Juba.
We also advise on investigative, preventive and remedial measures to help clients keep in compliance and successfully resolve breaches or disputes if they occur.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Providing trade negotiation support through analysis and briefs
Undertaking detailed economic and political impact assessments of negotiating proposals
Supporting the drafting and presentation of sound political, economic and legal arguments and counter proposals
Developing and implementing comprehensive engagement strategies aimed at key decision makers
Undertaking private sector and civil society engagement and consultation
Producing guidance and training for trade negotiators
Conducting private sector and civil society stakeholder engagement on development of new regulations
PRIVATE SECTOR
Representing clients in all aspects of international business transactions, including drafting and negotiating of trade agreements.
Addressing export and import control restrictions.
Litigating trade remedies cases
Trade due diligence advice to assist corporate clients in M&A transactions
Undertaking market research and analysis and market entry strategies for private sector
Conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal investigations
CIVIL SOCIETY
Producing guidance and training on various aspects of trade policy and trade agreementsÂ
Engaging with stakeholders such as women’s business and trade entities, SMEs and youthÂ
Providing research services on all aspects of trade policyÂ
PUBLIC SECTOR
Providing trade negotiation support through analysis and briefs
Undertaking detailed economic and political impact assessments of negotiating proposals
Supporting the drafting and presentation of sound political, economic and legal arguments and counter proposals
Developing and implementing comprehensive engagement strategies aimed at key decision makers
Undertaking private sector and civil society engagement and consultation
Producing guidance and training for trade negotiators
Conducting private sector and civil society stakeholder engagement on development of new regulations
PRIVATE SECTOR
Representing clients in all aspects of international business transactions, including drafting and negotiating of trade agreements.
Addressing export and import control restrictions.
Litigating trade remedies cases
Trade due diligence advice to assist corporate clients in M&A transactions
Undertaking market research and analysis and market entry strategies for private sector
Conducting risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal investigations
CIVIL SOCIETY
Producing guidance and training on various aspects of trade policy and trade agreementsÂ
Engaging with stakeholders such as women’s business and trade entities, SMEs and youthÂ
Providing research services on all aspects of trade policyÂ