Who We Are

The Legal Services Unit aims to provide the Ministry of Works and Transport with high quality, professional, in-house legal advice and support on all aspects of the Ministry’s activities where required. In this regard, the Legal Services Unit’s key responsibilities include the following:

Conducting legal research and providing in-house legal advice and support to the Minister, Permanent Secretary, and Directors in relation to their functions and responsibilities.
Reviewing legislation in furtherance of the Ministry’s legislative agenda.
Assisting in the formulation of the Ministry’s policies and fulfilment of its strategic plan.
Assisting in the management of the Ministry’s litigation portfolio,
Attending court and disciplinary tribunal hearings on behalf of the Ministry.
Drafting, reviewing and interpreting contracts, memoranda of understanding, licences, leases and other legal instruments.