PPP and Project Finance

14th - 16th May 2008
Lusaka, Zambia
Standard Delegate fee: £1450

PPPs have replaced Concessions and BOTs as the preferred method for the private financing, construction and operation of public infrastructure.

Although many forms of PPP rely on project finance techniques, the risk profile often differs from "traditional" project structures. This three-day seminar will examine the fundamentals of PPP, its legal and institutional basis, procurement and risk allocation. It will then review the basic project documentation and financing documentation from a "bankability" perspective. Finally, after an examination of case studies in various infrastructure sectors, delegates will split up into working groups and launch their own PPPs.

Course director

John Crothers - Gide Loyrette Nouel John D. Crothers is a partner in the Paris office of Gide Loyrette Nouel. His practice concentrates on project finance, banking and privatisation in both the developing and developed world. John has advised international financial institutions, concessions companies, operators, contractors and bidding consortia in infrastructures projects ranging from toll roads to IPPs, water treatment facilities and mobile telephony. Prior to joining Gide Loyrette Nouel, John was counsel to the ERBD in London and thus has in-depth knowledge of how to work with IFIs. John is a member of the Bar in New York and Paris.

Gide Loyrette Nouel is a leading international law firm of over 400 lawyers and legal consultants of which more than 140 lawyers practice globally. With more than 60 lawyers (15 partners and 50 associates) the Finance/Project Finance department is one of the most highly regarded banking departments amongst the major European law firms. The firm believes in building long-term relationships with its clients by understanding their businesses and providing flexible, innovative and tailored solutions.

The Project Finance team of Gide Loyrette Nouel was named Projects Law Firm of the Year, Western Europe 2003 by Chambers Global Awards - The Worlds Leading Lawyers. Gide Loyrette Nouel was elected "French Law Firm of the Year" by the International Financial Law Review in March 2005.

Who should attend?

The program will be of value to anyone wishing to increase their understanding of project finance and will benefit parties on all sides of the process including:

• Project Finance Managers
• Structured Finance Managers
• Project Sponsors and Developers
• Project Finance Lawyers
• Commercial and Investment Bankers
• Contractors
• Government Departments
• Project Consultancies

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