IPFA Training: London: One Day Introduction to Project Finance
Please note that this Training Course was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 February 2018. It will now be held on Friday 9th March 2018. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
IPFA’s one day programme is intended for participants who are new to project finance or whose experience of the subject is limited. The general nature of the course means it’s ideal for lawyers, accountants, bankers, investors, contractors, operators and advisors who are about to or have recently moved into the sector. It also assists public sector officials understand the private sector investment approach and reduced public sector rates are available.
All forms of project finance investment are covered, including PFI, PPP, BOT and similar structures. The programme is structured to help participants understand how project finance and private sector investment is implemented on an international basis, explaining regional and country differences in approach. The course highlights and reviews the key issues in the various contractual agreements used.
Participants will gain practical knowledge through the use of case studies which will illustrate the potential pitfalls and success stories in the sector.
This is an excellent first training course for those wanting to learn the fundamentals of project finance.
Programme:
9.15 – 10.45 Understanding the concept, structures, players and acronyms
10.45 – 11.00 Coffee Break
11.00 – 12.00 How to identify the risks
Understand their impact on the project and allocate them to the correct parties.
12.00 – 13.00 Workshop One: Review and risk matrix for different sectors (i.e. airports, ports, trains, prisons, roads, hospitals, renewable energy projects, water, waste to energy plants, hydro and power generation)
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.00 Understanding the project documents
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
- Project Agreement (Concession Agreement)
- Construction Agreement
- Operations Agreement
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee Break
15.15 – 16.15 Understanding the financial documents
- Term Sheet
- Loan Agreement
- Inter creditor Agreement
- Direct Agreement
- Security documents
16.15 – 17.00 Workshop Two: Case Studies illustrate innovation and best practice
MULTIPLE BOOKINGS:
Discounts are 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
