Event Start:
08 Feb 2016 12:00 AM
Event End:
10 Feb 2016 12:00 AM
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Event Summary:

Through discussion of relevant organisation structures, effective regulation, enabling legislation and risk management techniques used in Project Finance and PPP projects, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Project Finance, negotiating techniques and ways to successfully implement Project Finance deals. The course will be led by experts in the legal and banking sectors and will include detailed course materials, with interactive discussions, working groups and case studies. The delegates will be provided with copies of the main project documents i.e. Project Agreement, Construction Contract, Operations Agreement, Term Sheets and Loan Agreements. Each delegate will receive a certificate on satisfactory completion of the course.

The course will be held over three days – the full programme and course fees are set out below. Delegates receive 15% discount on course fees if you register by Friday 15th January 2016.

DAY ONE

09.30 - 10.45 INTRODUCTION TO PPPs & PROJECT FINANCE
 - History
 - Concept Structure
 - Acronyms explained (i.e. PPP/BOT)

10.45 - 11.00 COFFEE BREAK

11.00 - 11.45 UNDERSTANDING PPP
 - Public policy issues – Why the process?
 - Issues for governments
 - Developing a legal framework
 - The benefits of PPP

11.45 – 12.45 MARKET UPDATE

- Current Issues

- Global Trends

12.45 - 13.45 LUNCH

13.45 - 15.15 RISK IDENTIFICATION & ALLOCATION

 - The players & their risks
 - Types of Risk
 - Internal Risks
 - External Risks
 - Identifying, understanding & evaluating project risks
 - How best can these risks be mitigated
 - How best to allocate & transfer risks

15.15 – 15.30 COFFE BREAK

15.30 - 17.00 WORKSHOP ONE
Preparation of Risk Matrix for projects in different sectors (i.e. trains, prisons, roads, hospitals, renewable energy projects etc.)


DAY TWO

09.15 - 10.45 PROJECT DOCUMENTS
 - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
 - Project/ Concession Agreement
 - Construction Agreement
 - Operations Agreement
 - Power Purchase Agreement

10.45 - 11.15 COFFEE BREAK

11..45 – 13.00 PROJECT DOCUMENTS (CONTINUED)

13.00 – 14.00 LUNCH

14.00 – 15.15 PROJECT DOCUMENTS (CONTINUED)

15.15 – 15.45 COFFEE BREAK

15.45 – 17.00 WORKSHOP TWO 
In this workshop delegates will split into teams and review the practical steps to finance and construct a power station in the private sector; the case study will look at it from sponsor, banking and government viewpoints and will review set up; risk analysis, documentation required, integration to grid and regulation.


DAY THREE

09.15 – 11.00 FINANCING DOCUMENTS
 - Term Sheet
 - Loan Agreement
 - Inter creditor Agreement
 - Direct Agreements
 - Security documents

11.00 – 11.20 COFFEE BREAK

11.20 – 13.00 FINANCING DOCUMENTS (CONTINUED)

13.00 – 14.00 LUNCH

14.00 – 15.00 WORKSHOP THREE
In this session delegates will review selected case studies of completed projects across the world to illustrate best practice in project finance; healthcare, education, power (and renewables), and transportation (roads, rail, airports).

15.00 - 16.00 PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND POST CONTRACT
 - The project business case
 - Public Sector Comparator
 - Procurement stages
 - Evaluation options
 - Events Post Contract
 - Monitoring construction
 - Performance – Benchmarking, market testing & Penalties
 - Force Majeure events
 - Disputes with the SPV
 - Contract termination

16.00 END OF COURSE 


FEES
IPFA Member/ Public Sector rate: £1,595 (exc VAT)
Non IPFA Member: £1,995 (exc VAT)

Discounts are also available for multiple bookings and are processed as follows:

 - For two delegates a 10% discount will be applied to the total fee
 - For three delegates a 15% discount will be applied to the total fee
 - For four or more delegates a 20% discount will be applied to the total fee
Fees include all documentation, lunch and refreshments but does not include accommodation.

Delegates receive 15% discount on course fees if you register by Friday 15th January 2016.


REGISTRATION
If you would like to attend the training course, please complete the online booking form by registering your interest via the link below.

For registration enquiries, please contact Training@ipfa.org
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