01Development, procurement and project structures
We examine the proposed asset, project entity, land or access rights, counterparties and procurement route. For privately sponsored developments, joint ventures and public-facing projects, the review identifies the legal dependencies that need to be addressed before binding commitments. We advise on bid structures, consortium documentation, governance and investment arrangements suited to the intended allocation of responsibility.
Where public procurement or a partnership model is involved, the legal work should follow the actual project documents and applicable requirements. A disciplined bid and transaction plan helps the team distinguish mandatory conditions from matters that remain open to negotiation.
02Construction, interfaces and operational delivery
Infrastructure delivery often involves several contractors and suppliers working to different schedules. We review design and construction agreements, equipment procurement, performance security, service contracts and operation and maintenance arrangements. The work addresses scope, testing, handover, variations, delay, defects, liability, insurance and termination.
The interface between agreements is as important as the individual clauses. An asset owner needs to know who is responsible for a gap between design, equipment and construction.
An operator needs usable records, access, maintenance rights and a clear process for dealing with defects that remain after handover.
03Revenue, financing and changes over the asset lifecycle
We advise on funding documents, security, lender review and the legal framework supporting the project’s revenue. A financing assessment considers the strength and dependencies of contracts, asset rights and counterparty commitments. Completion conditions should be capable of being evidenced, with a clear responsibility for resolving each outstanding matter.
Once an asset is operating, contract amendments, refinancing, ownership changes and disputes may affect the original risk allocation. We assist with the legal review of those changes, including consent requirements and continuing liabilities. The objective is to preserve a coherent framework while responding to the business’s current circumstances.
