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| 12-13 Jun 2012 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
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Course overview
With the general downturn in the global economy, the American power crisis, the crash of the hi-tech industry and recent global events, many banks and developers are re-examining their project finance pipelines. Europe, however, continues to offer interesting infrastructure opportunities particularly in power and transportation. International Financial Institutions (IFIs) also continue to work in developing countries and Eastern European countries in transition.
The trend is towards 'keeping it simple' using basic project financing techniques involving syndicated lending, sponsor support and a full security package. Bankability of project documentation remains crucial. Sponsors and commercial banks are also looking for political risk protection from IFIs.
Methodology
This course:
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Focuses on the different documents involved
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Analyses key provisions of project loan agreements
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Explores security, direct & sponsor support agreements
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Describes effective documentation techniques
- Reviews main covenant issues
Who should attend?
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In-house lawyers in banks and financial institutions
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In-house lawyers and financial officers of project sponsors
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Project finance and structured finance managers
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Project lenders and sponsors
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Bank officers responsible for evaluating or structuring projects
- Project finance lawyers in private practice
Supported by:
Day 1
Introduction
Dealing with international financial institutions
Analysing the loan agreement
Workshop: analysing a project loan agreement
Delegates will be split into groups (bank and borrower) using a checklist of loan agreement provisions and they will analyse a project loan agreement. They will be required to form a position on major provisions.
Examining the security documents
Explaining the support agreements
Day 2
The role of the project documents
The power purchase agreement
Presentation of key issues of bankability in a power purchase agreement, including:
Workshop: the power purchase agreement
Delegates will be split into groups and will analyse provisions of a power purchase agreement to identify key areas of bankability.
Turnkey construction contract
Presentation of turnkey construction contracts and key issues of bankability, including:
Operation and maintenance agreements
Presentation of key issues of bankability in O&M agreements
Workshop: the turnkey construction contract
Delegates will be split into groups and will analyse provisions of a turnkey construction contract to identify key areas of bankability.
Dubai Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This programme takes place on a non-residential basis at a central Dubai hotel. Non-residential course fees include training facilities, documentation, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the programme. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, however, a list of convenient hotels (many at specially negotiated rates) is available upon registration.
Dubai has an incredible number of hotels. Courses held here are mainly held at the J.W. Marriot hotel, Sheraton Dubai Creek and Le Meridien all in central Dubai.
J.W. Marriott Hotel – Abu Baker Al Siddique Road, PO Box 16590, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 607 7811; Fax +971 4 607 7011
www.marriott.com
At the JW Marriott Dubai you will enjoy luxury on your terms; impeccable service and elegant surroundings allow you to relax and focus on your own agenda. With 344 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites the J.W. Marriott provides an oasis of calm in a busy city while the award-winning restaurants have the recipe for satisfying a taste for international flavour.
Sheraton Dubai Creek – Baniyas Street, PO Box 4250, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 228 1111; Fax +971 4 221 3468
www.starwoodhotels.com
After undergoing a complete renovation, the Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel& Towers reopened October 10th, 2002 with a fully refurbished interior and exterior. The 255 room hotel now offers more creek-view rooms, redesigned atrium lobby, outstanding food and beverage facilities, upgraded rooms with state-of-the-art data connectivity, and Dubai's newest conference facilities.
Le Meridien – PO Box 10001, Airport Road, Dubai, U.A.E
Phone +971 4 282 4040; Fax +971 4 282 5540
www.lemeridien-dubai.com
Le Meridien Dubai is a five star deluxe hotel built on two floors and surrounded by 38 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel is elegantly furnished with a french accent that incorporates the individual character and flair of the local culture. The hotel is minutes away from the commercial districts and shopping centres and a short distance from Dubai International Airport. Facilities include a choice of 15 restaurants and bars, 24-hour room and laundry service, two fully equipped business centres and a state-of-the-art Spa and fitness club.
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John D. Crothers
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, concession companies, operators, contractors and bidding consortia in infrastructure projects ranging from toll roads to IPPs, water treatment facilities and desalination facilities.
Prior to joining Gide Loyrette Nouel, John was counsel to the EBRD 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.
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| 12-13 Jun 2012 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
£2,495.00 |
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