Pontarius Law

Urban development requires an integrated approach

Pontarius Law complements Pontarius’ other services with a legal perspective.

Our expertise lies within infrastructure and community development. We have solid industry knowledge and understand the technical and legal complexity that characterizes these types of projects. Pontarius Law holds framework agreements for legal services with several municipalities, regions, municipal companies, and national authorities. In addition, we continuously perform quality reviews and legal analyses within Pontarius’ technical consulting assignments.

In this way, we can offer services comparable to a traditional law firm, with the added benefit of working in an integrated manner and contributing a combination of legal and technical professional competence. We regularly conduct training programs and, together with Pontarius’ community development consultants, can provide tailored courses focused on both legal and technical aspects.

Multiple perspectives on a single issue

Together, we create a unique understanding of risks and challenges.

Our specialist knowledge lies primarily within construction law, real estate law, water and wastewater (VA) law, and procurement law. In construction law, we have access to the expertise of Pontarius’ experienced construction and project managers, inspectors, and certified control managers under the Planning and Building Act. We also provide consulting services in real estate law, participating in everything from the early stages of the development process to later issues connected to implementation. We work continuously with contractual matters and contract follow-up.

We have extensive experience in VA-related legal advisory services and see a growing demand for legal analysis related to system expansion, financing of facilities, and the management of high flows. Together with our water and wastewater engineers, we can build a unique understanding of the relevant risks and challenges. We also have long-standing experience in procurement law and provide ongoing advice throughout the entire process—from drafting and reviewing procurement documents to handling review procedures.

A selection of services we offer:

• Ongoing support to project and construction management
• Legal support for inspectors
• Preparation of expert opinions
• Review of bills of quantities – together with designers when needed
• Management of notifications – together with construction managers when needed
• Review and drafting of implementation and cooperation agreements for development projects
• Review and drafting of real estate transfer agreements
• Advisory services in VA-related matters: development, financing, tariffs
• Advisory services in procurement matters
• Legal representation in disputes and procurement review processes

Quality, integrity and collaboration

A pragmatic, real-world perspective at the intersection of law and technology.

Pontarius Law has many years of experience in legal matters specifically linked to infrastructure and community development. We understand our clients’ expectations for cost-effective and intelligently delivered legal services. Our advice must create value and serve as a practical tool for problem-solving. We strive to always deliver guidance in line with our core values: quality, integrity, and collaboration. Our ISO-certified management system ensures that we work systematically with quality, environment, occupational health and safety, and information security.

We seek solutions and settlements whenever possible but also continuously and successfully represent our clients in court.

A selection of previous assignments:

• Contract coordination in connection with public transport expansion
• Construction and real estate law support prior to the development of a bus depot
• Procurement law support and construction law review during the preparation of procurement documents
• Procurement law advisory services and assistance in review procedures under the Public Procurement Acts (LOU/LUF)
• VA law analysis and assessment during the mapping of service areas
• Legal support and analysis for the development and maintenance of airports
• Contract review and auditing of infrastructure projects
• Legal representation in court in complex construction, contract, and procurement disputes