Projects & Project Finance (Law Course)

Learn in-demand skills and gain practical, commercial understanding of Projects and Projects Finance transactions

What you'll learn
Law
Legal skills
Practical law
Transaction cycle of project transaction
Transaction cycle of project finance transaction
Regulatory framework in India
Requirements
None
Description
About this course - Dual certification courseSkillxPro in association with DSK Legal brings you a comprehensive course on Projects and Projects Finance in which you will learn and understand every element of transactions involving setting up a project and financing of a project, including the major stakeholders, contracts involved (its terms, interpretation, etc.), and regulatory aspects. You will experience the complete transaction cycle starting from identification of a project, to financing, to the closing of the transaction. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise in these transactions. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to a project's transaction including structuring of projects, transactions and financing, various regulatory considerations, disputes, etc.Increased Demand for Projects LawyerThe increased impetus to develop infrastructure in the country is attracting both domestic and international players. Private sector is emerging as a key player across various infrastructure segments, ranging from roads and communications to the power and energy sectors. In May 2018, India ranked 4th in the Asia Pacific region out of 25 nations on an index that measures its overall power. India is ranked fourth in wind power, fifth in solar power, and fifth in renewable power installed capacity as of 2018. India ranked sixth in list of countries to make most investments in clean energy with US$ 90 billion. Investment Scenario - Large investment in infrastructure has provided momentum to overall PE/VC investments into India which touched an all-time high where infrastructure recorded US$ 1.4 billion during October 2019 accounting 43 percent of all the investment of the month. Between April 2000 and June 2019, the industry attracted US$ 14.54 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), accounting for 3 percent of total FDI inflows in India.The boom in Infrastructure, Energy and Projects sector is carrying over to the legal profession, with many law firms and corporate expanding teams in these fields. As a result, lawyers and employees with the right skill set in Infrastructure, Energy and Projects may have their pick of jobs.Gain in-demand skill setsWhen you finish, you will be adept at drafting major agreements, conduct due diligence, negotiate key terms, understand the commercial nature of project transactions, and advice your company and/or client. You’ll be able to apply the acquired skills to justify each stage of the transaction. You will be appropriately equipped to advise different stakeholders including sponsors, lenders, institutional investors, infrastructure and pension funds, commercial banks, corporations, developers, insurance companies and governmental entities across the spectrum of infrastructure asset classes. With the course's unique combination of skills and experience, you will be able to provide clients with integrated advice and guide them through difficult issues on their most important transactions.Learn and understand each stage of a project (development) and a project finance transactionLearn the drafting and working on project financing transaction including a term sheet, loan agreement, and security documentsUnderstand the structure of aforesaid transaction including arrangements and agreements between key partiesLearn and understand in detail the nuances of the PPP Model and a typical lifecycle of a PPP projectLearn the due diligence process carried out during project financingUnderstand the bidding process in projects transaction and documents involved thereinLearn the negotiation between parties at pre and post procurement stageUnderstand the regulatory framework in relation to procurement process and project financingAbout DSK Legal:  is recognized for work done in all stages of infrastructure development, from proof of concept to final commissioning. Correspondingly DSK trains and exposes its lawyers to all the stages of infrastructure development to provide an overall outlook and understanding. Likewise, we have tried designing the course in a manner to provide you with an overall understanding of the projects sector and transaction involved therein.Certification: On completion of the course, you shall be awarded with a certificate from Udemy. Additionally, you shall also be accredited with a certificate from SkillxPro and DSK Legal, on fulfilling the marking criteria as provided in the course instructions.Enrol in this course on Projects & Project Finance (Law Course), today.

Overview

Section 1: Course Overview

Lecture 1 Course Instructions & Format

Lecture 2 Grading Policy

Lecture 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms

Lecture 4 Agenda

Section 2: Introduction to Projects

Lecture 5 Reading: Scope of “Projects” - Harmonized list of Infrastructure sub-sectors

Lecture 6 Video: Scope of the term “projects”

Lecture 7 Reading: Market Size and National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)

Lecture 8 Video: Market trends in the sector

Lecture 9 Reading: Project Company (SPV)

Lecture 10 Video: Structure of Project and Project Finance Transaction

Lecture 11 Reading: Overview of Contractual Arrangement on PPP Project

Lecture 12 Video: Contractual arrangement in PPP Project

Lecture 13 Reading: Glossary of Terms

Lecture 14 Video: Key Terms and Concepts

Section 3: Introduction to Public Private Partnership

Lecture 15 Reading: Public Private Partnership (PPP) – Key Considerations

Lecture 16 Video: Introduction – Meaning and Purpose

Lecture 17 Reading: PPP Value Drivers

Lecture 18 Video: Advantages of PPP Projects

Lecture 19 Video: Evolution of PPP in India & Abroad

Lecture 20 Supplemental Reading: PPP and PFI

Lecture 21 Reading: Overview of Legislative Framework w.r.t. Infrastructure Project

Lecture 22 Video: Legislation governing PPP Projects

Lecture 23 Supplemental Reading: Legal Framework: Public Procurement

Lecture 24 Reading: Considerations in determining the Mode of PPP

Lecture 25 Video: Modes of PPP

Lecture 26 Video: Breading down PPP Process

Lecture 27 Supplemental Reading: Characteristics of major PPP Models Families

Section 4: Transaction Cycle of Projects Transaction

Lecture 28 Video: Overview of PPP Transaction Cycle & Role of Lawyers

Lecture 29 Supplemental Reading: Recap- PPP Transaction Cycle

Lecture 30 STAGE 1: IDENTIFICATION STAGE

Lecture 31 Video: Identification Stage

Lecture 32 Supplemental Reading: Identification and implementation strategy

Lecture 33 STAGE 2: DEVELOPMENT STAGE

Lecture 34 Video: Development Stage - Feasibility Study and Due Diligence

Lecture 35 Supplemental Reading: Analysis- Feasibility Study

Lecture 36 Reading: Checklist- Pre-procurement Activities

Lecture 37 STAGE 3: PROCUREMENT STAGE

Lecture 38 Video: Procurement Stage

Lecture 39 Supplemental Reading: Recap: Procurement Stage

Lecture 40 DOCUMENTATION: BID DOCUMENTS

Lecture 41 Video: Request for Qualification

Lecture 42 Supplemental Reading: Request for Qualification: Structure and Key Ingredients

Lecture 43 Video: Request for Proposal

Lecture 44 Supplemental Reading: Request for Proposal: Structure and Key Ingredients

Lecture 45 DOCUMENTATION: PROJECT DOCUMENTS

Lecture 46 Video: Concession Agreement

Lecture 47 Supplemental Reading: Analysing Concession Agreement

Lecture 48 Supplemental Reading: Typical Clauses and Negotiation of Concession Agreement

Lecture 49 Supplemental Reading: Other Documents

Lecture 50 Supplemental Reading: Model Documents

Lecture 51 NEGOTIATION

Lecture 52 Supplemental Reading: Negotiation at Pre & Post Procurement Stage

Lecture 53 Optional Reading: EPC Contract

Lecture 54 Optional Reading: Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Lecture 55 IMPLEMENTATION STAGE

Lecture 56 Video: Implementation Stage

Lecture 57 Video: Contract Management

Lecture 58 Supplemental Reading: Contract Management

Section 5: Introduction to Project Finance

Lecture 59 Reading: Project Finance: Meaning, Characteristics & Types

Lecture 60 Video: Introduction - Corporate Finance v Project Finance

Lecture 61 Supplemental Reading: Corporate Finance v Project Finance

Lecture 62 Supplemental Reading: Advantages & Disadvantages of Project Finance

Lecture 63 Reading: Introduction to Project Finance Transaction Structure

Lecture 64 Video: Structure of Project Finance Transaction

Lecture 65 Supplemental Reading: Analysis: Project Finance Transaction Structure

Lecture 66 Reading: Overview- Sources of Finance

Lecture 67 Video: Sources of Finance

Lecture 68 Supplemental Reading: Analysis of Sources of Finance

Section 6: Project Finance Transaction Cycle

Lecture 69 Video: Overview of the Transaction Cycle of Project Financing

Lecture 70 Supplemental Reading: Transaction Cycle of Project Financing

Lecture 71 STAGE 1: PRE-FINANCING STAGE

Lecture 72 Reading: Key action items & tasks in a Due Diligence

Lecture 73 Video: Due Diligence - Introduction and Structure of Due Diligence Report

Lecture 74 Video: Due Diligence - Considerations by Lawyers

Lecture 75 Supplemental Reading: Key Risk And Mitigants in Project Financed Transactions

Lecture 76 Supplemental Reading: Due Diligence Report: Drafting, Structure & Key Clauses

Lecture 77 STAGE 2: FINANCING STAGE

Lecture 78 DOCUMENTATION: TERM SHEET

Lecture 79 Video: Term Sheet

Lecture 80 Supplemental Reading: Analysis and Drafting of Term Sheet

Lecture 81 DOCUMENTATION: PROJECT FINANCING DOCUMENTS

Lecture 82 Video: Loan Agreement (Structure)

Lecture 83 Video: Important Clauses of Loan Agreement

Lecture 84 Video: Negotiation

Lecture 85 Supplemental Reading: Loan Agreement – Structure, Drafting and Negotiation

Lecture 86 SECURITY

Lecture 87 Video: Securities

Lecture 88 Supplemental Reading: Security – Forms and Perfection of Security

Lecture 89 Supplemental Reading: Security Documentation

Lecture 90 Reading: Financial Closure and Disbursement

Lecture 91 POST DISBURSEMENT FORMALITIES

Lecture 92 Video: Post Disbursement Formalities

Section 7: Regulatory Framework & Case Study

Lecture 93 Reading: Overview of Regulatory Framework – Project Finance

Lecture 94 Video: Foreign Investments

Lecture 95 Reading: Bankruptcy proceeding in respect of the project company

Lecture 96 Video: Insolvency Law

Lecture 97 Supplemental Reading: RBI Circular June 7, 2019

Lecture 98 Video: Other Compliances – Reporting, Notary & Stamp Duty

Lecture 99 Case Study - Public Private Partnership Projects in India

Section 8: Final Assessment

Section 9: Understanding Practice Area & Career Guide

Lecture 100 Practice Perspective

Lecture 101 Career Guide

Law Students,Lawyers,Professionals working in Project Sector,Bankers,EPC Professionals