Project Solutions

Managing risk and avoiding crisis in long-term energy and infrastructure projects

Global | Publication | April 2020

In times of crisis you need advisors who can help you ride out the storm, and help you find strategic, commercial solutions to keep your projects on track.

Operating at the forefront of the global energy and infrastructure sector for many years, across both developed and emerging markets, our award-winning team includes highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyers from across the full spectrum of project financing delivery and operations including:

Construction, operations and maintenance
Project finance
Environmental, social and governance
Corporate and M&A
Tax
Employment and labour
Dispute resolution and litigation
Bankruptcy and restructuring
Government relations and public policy
Cyber risk

We have an intimate understanding of how to ensure that long-term energy and infrastructure projects are successfully delivered. Our agile team are adept at using our years of experience within the sector to find creative solutions for even the most distressed projects. We know where the pitfalls lie, and have road tested the solutions.

Recent publications

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.

United Kingdom | April 03, 2020

Construction and engineering

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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.

United Kingdom | April 03, 2020

Projects

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Greece: COVID-19: Extension to deadlines for renewable energy projects

On March 30, 2020 (effective date), following a motion of the Ministerial Council, the President of the Hellenic Republic adopted a Legislative Act allowing for further urgent measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global | April 03, 2020

Banking and finance

Publication

UK: COVID-19 and the planning system

Can planning applications that need to be determined by committee still be determined without the committee physically meeting?

United Kingdom | March 26, 2020

Planning

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Cyber risk and project contracts

Cyber risk in projects has been rising up on the boardroom agenda.

Global | November 01, 2019

Cybersecurity and data privacy

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