Since our publication of the Structuring a JV module in March 2020, the global covid-19 emergency and its fallout have presented a range of new challenges and considerations for large scale joint venture ("JV") projects in the infrastructure sector.
Adam Frith
General Counsel, Acciona Infrastructure Australia
The reality of all mega-infrastructure projects is that they are diverse and dynamic and faced with constant change. It is critical therefore, that the JV structure adopted has the flexibility to deal with this
In in the context of an ongoing global pandemic, getting the structure of a major infrastructure JV right has never been more important.
As markets face continued uncertainty over the impact of covid-19 , public and private investment in large-scale infrastructure continues to be a priority. Indeed, many governments are increasingly relying on large scale infrastructure projects to help offset against the adverse economic impacts of the pandemic.
While in many markets this presents an excellent opportunity, infrastructure JVs must now consider how ever-changing travel restrictions and health, safety and quarantine laws will affect their ability to deliver. This is especially the case for JVs involving international parties, where different rules and restrictions will apply, affecting projects and JV partners differently.
Having the flexibility to deal with this uncertainty within your JV is crucial. Without it, JVs may be exposed to significant losses, heightened dispute risk and even termination. However, properly structured, your JV should be well placed to benefit as significant opportunities come to market.
Adam Perl
Partner
The commercial success of an infrastructure JV will be strongly influenced by how it is originally structured"
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Glen has a range of experience in litigation, arbitration and mediation within the construction and engineering industry.
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Anne-Marie focuses on the provision of transactional legal advice to clients within the infrastructure sector.
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Borja has extensive local and international experience in M&A and projects focusing on energy, infrastructure, and real estate.
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Claire is an infrastructure expert with two decades of experience advising on all government contracts across Africa. She acts for project companies on large infrastructure transactions in the transport, healthcare and water sectors and supports DFIs on social and economic infrastructure programmes.
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