Publication
The new Equator Principles: The implications for Canadian mining
The past decade has seen a significant rise in the prominence of environmental and social issues relating to project development.
Projects
Global ESG portal
Global | Publication | May 2020
Financial institutions providing project finance are placing greater emphasis on substantive implementation of applicable sustainability frameworks including IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles.
Greater attention is paid to the rights of indigenous peoples and human rights in general, and governance structures are gaining in prominence; sponsors are responding with more detailed identification and mitigation of environmental and social impacts throughout the lifetime of their projects.
Our preeminent global projects team has extensive experience in project finance structures around the world, representing lenders, sponsors, developers, institutional investors, contractors and operators in major domestic and cross-border financings.
Insights
Publication
Australia battles to become renewables superpower
The Australian energy generation market displays some similarities with a Quentin Tarantino film.
Publication
Hitting the gas in South Africa
LNG has been touted as the next big thing in the South African energy mix in its transition away from coal to greener technologies. But what is being done to realise the sector’s potential?
Publication
Turning the tide on ocean energy
Tides are regular and reliable, and the raw material is free and ‘clean’, so why are we yet to see such a steady, dependable source of power being used effectively for commercial electricity production?
Publication
Frontier markets turning to geothermal energy
The earth's subsurface is estimated to contain many times more energy as heat than as oil and gas resources.
Publication
Renewables projects must consider community impact
In 2016, the international Business and Human Rights Resource Centre interviewed 50 companies involved in renewable energy projects about their approach to due diligence in respect of first nations or land-connected communities, often referred to as indigenous people, impacted by renewable projects.
Publication
10 tips to manage environmental risk during uncertain times
During the current pandemic there are many competing priorities, including environmental legal obligations that remain in force.
Publication
UK: COVID-19 guidance note from Infrastructure and Projects Authority on PFI and PF2 projects
In this article, we consider the measures that PFI contractors are being asked to adopt, give our view on the practical steps PFI contractors (and their private sector counterparties) should take in response and consider the legal effect of the IPA Guidance Note and any steps taken by the parties as a consequence of it.
Publication
UK: Government’s Procurement Policy Note 02/20: COVID-19 supplier relief
The pace of change has never felt as fast. We have considered some of the legal implications, outlined key considerations for UK boards, looked at force majeure and frustration under English law and some of the key issues for the construction sector and issues concerning construction sites.
Update
UK: COVID-19 and its impact on project finance transactions
With the dramatic plunge in oil prices, school and business shutdowns and increased concern around the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the need for project financiers and borrowers to consider the implications under their finance documents has become even more pressing.
Publication
New version of Equator Principles launched
Recognizing the objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the Equator Principles Association (EPA) released an updated fourth version of the Equator Principles (EP4) on November 18, 2019.
Resource and tool
Equator Principles and COVID-19: Compliance challenges
As the world grapples with COVID-19 and looks to large infrastructure and industrial developments as powerful economic stabilizers, it is more critical than ever to ensure that such projects are financed responsibly and in line with global best practices for managing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) risks.
Contacts
Global Head of Infrastructure and Resources
Head of Infrastructure, United States
Co-Head of Projects, United States
Head of Banking and Finance, Projects, South Africa
Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events...