Scope of Legal Practice & Representation
Developing power and energy infrastructure requires navigation of complex bankability standards and sovereign guarantees. ZCA LEGAL advises project developers, international engineering consortiums, and institutional lenders under the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Act 2003 and the Electricity Act 2018.
Core Energy Practice Scope
- Independent Power Producers (IPP) & Renewables: Structuring utility-scale solar parks, wind power plants, and conventional thermal IPP projects.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Drafting and negotiating long-term 20-25 year bankable PPAs with the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB).
- Implementation Agreements (IA): Negotiating sovereign concession agreements with the Power Division / Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources (MPEMR).
- Fuel Supply Contracts: Drafting Gas Supply Agreements (GSA) with Petrobangla subsidiaries (Titas, Bakhrabad) and heavy fuel oil (HFO) supply contracts.
- BERC Regulatory Clearances: Securing power generation licenses, transmission permissions, and representation in public tariff determination hearings.
Financing Energy Transition
We ensure that project agreements satisfy international development bank (IFC, ADB, JICA) covenants for non-recourse project financing.
Step-by-Step Legal Procedure
1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment
Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting
Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings
Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance
Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.
Required Documentation Checklist
National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence
