This 2-day practitioner-led course in Dubai on 18-19 November, is designed for experienced practitioners from other disciplines as well as finance specialists who wish to better understand the current and more challenging issues in project finance and PPPs.
The programme covers concepts structured in a way to help experienced participants understand how Project Finance, PPPs and private sector investments in infrastructure and energy are implemented internationally, explaining regional and country differences in approach during the course based on the Trainer and Case Study Speakers experiences.
Overview of the Course
The programme covers concepts structured in a way to help experienced participants understand:
- How Project Finance, PPPs and private sector investments in infrastructure and energy are implemented internationally
- Explaining regional and country differences in approach based on the Trainer and Case Study Practitioners’ experiences
- Case studies focused on:
- Financial Structuring
- Financial Modelling
- Asset Management
- Legal
- ESG & Sustainability
- Risk Allocation & Mitigation
Delegates will be able to hear about and explore the following areas in greater detail:
- Current risk issues, including volume risk, inflation, interest rates
- Current issues relating to legal structuring
- Financial structuring and financing products, and how these are evolving
- Types of financial models, how to interpret them and what to look out for
- Why there is an increasing focus on Asset Management, how this can enhance value for projects; and the handback process
- Developments in ESG and sustainable infrastructure
- Overview of international infrastructure and energy markets
Who should attend?
The Project Finance Advanced training course in Dubai is designed for Infrastructure and energy professionals, who have:
- Completed our ‘Project Finance Fundamentals’ course
- Experience working in the project finance or PPP sector
- The course is designed to be useful to both experienced practitioners from other disciplines as well as finance specialists who wish to better understand the current and emerging issues in infrastructure and energy project finance.
The course is designed to be useful to both experienced practitioners from other disciplines as well as finance specialists who wish to better understand the current and emerging issues in infrastructure and energy project finance.
Course details
Date: 18-19 November 2024
Location: Dubai
Hosted by: EY, ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal Street, Dubai International Financial Centre, P.O. Box 9267, Dubai 9267
Format: In-person group training led by a practitioner(s)
Duration: 2-day
Agenda
DAY 1 & 2 (Day 2 will finish at 4.30pm)
Registration: 8.30am – 9.00am
Course Starts: 9.00am
Course Finishes: 4.30pm
Networking: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
CPD Verified: 12 points
This course is also available in-house.
In House Training
IPFA Learning also delivers in house training for this course which is tailored to the needs of your organisation, in global locations.
If you are planning team training for 2024/5, find out more about how we can help you:
- We tailor the content and case studies to focus on the topics and issues relevant to your organisation
- Your team can learn together, at a convenient time that suits you
- A cost-effective option if you have multiple employees needing to attend a course
Contact our Learning team for more details.
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Meet our Trainer
Our courses are delivered by experienced practitioners, chosen for their relevance to the country and sectors involved.
Alex Yew
Independent Director / Advisor / Consultant
Alex Yew has more than 25 years of experience in law, banking, and investments. He has worked internationally on projects in Asia, UK, Europe, Australia, North America, and Latin America.
Alex is currently pursuing a plural/portfolio career focussing on Non-executive Director, Senior Advisor, Investment Committee and Consultant roles. He is a Non-executive Director and Senior Advisor for Europe with Plenary, the international infrastructure investor. He is also a Non-executive Director for GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited, a FTSE-250 listed investment trust focussed on infrastructure and energy debt investments. His most recent executive roles were as Senior Advisor and Senior Managing Director at John Laing, the international infrastructure and energy investor. During the 14 years he worked at John Laing, Alex held leadership roles in Project Finance, New Markets, Strategy, Partnerships, Latin America, and Europe. He was also a member of the senior leadership team and Investment Committee.
Prior to John Laing Alex was a Director in the infrastructure advisory team at CIBC World Markets in London and he was also a banker and lawyer in Southeast Asia. Alex has a law degree from the National University of Singapore and a Masters in Finance from London Business School.
Course Fees
IPFA Member / Public Sector Rate: £1,495* / $1,895
Non-Member Rate: £1,700* / $2,155 * Plus VAT
Multiple Delegate Discount
Delegate discounts are available for group bookings.
This course is also available in-house.
Payment Terms:
Please complete the online booking form to register for this course. Once your registration has been approved by the IPFA Learning Team, an invoice will be raised and sent to you via email. All invoices will need to be settled prior to the course date. A joining instruction containing all course information will be sent 2 weeks before the start date. By registering for this training course, you are confirming that you are authorised by your organisation to attend. Please note IPFA is not responsible for obtaining your organisation’s internal approvals.
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What our learning attendees think
‘It was great to connect with the other participants and proved an excellent platform to exchange ideas, share views and gain valuable insights in infrastructure projects.’
Ruben Kenis
Banking & Finance Lawyer (NautaDutilh)
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