Legal Counsel for Complex Public-Private Partnership Projects in Puerto Rico
Our Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Group provides comprehensive legal, regulatory, and transactional guidance for the development and execution of P3 projects in Puerto Rico. We help clients navigate the unique legal and business challenges posed by public-private collaborations, including government procurement, infrastructure development, contract structuring and negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
Integrated Multidisciplinary Team with P3 Act Expertise
O’Neill & Borges has extensive experience with the legal and procedural framework established by the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnership Act of 2009 (the “P3 Act”) and its implementing regulations. We advise clients throughout the procurement and project development lifecycle, including the preparation and submission of unsolicited proposals before the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority.
Our P3 practice group integrates attorneys from our tax, environmental, and corporate law practices, allowing us to deliver coordinated and strategic support across all dimensions of a P3 transaction. This collaborative model ensures that clients meet both legal obligations and business goals with efficiency and precision.
Structuring, Financing, and Implementing P3 Projects
We provide end-to-end support for a wide range of public-private partnership structures, including joint ventures, long-term concession agreements, and design-build-operate-maintain (DBOM) arrangements. Our team assists in drafting and negotiating complex project agreements covering engineering, construction, operations and maintenance (O&M), management, and commercial leasing. We also advise on project finance, tax incentives, permitting, and environmental compliance, helping clients move from planning to execution with confidence.