The first of the 2020 Paris masterclass construction series will look at power generation projects in the renewable sector, with a particular focus on solar, and onshore and offshore wind, projects.
Event Type: Seminar
- Location Name:
- Reed Smith's Paris office, 112 Avenue Kléber, Paris 75116
- Start Date/Time:
- 5 February 2020, 8:00 AM CET
- End Date/Time:
- 5 February 2020, 12:00 PM CET
The masterclass will cover the importance of:
- Structuring of supply, installation and maintenance contracts, especially:
- Advantages and disadvantages of EPC and split contract structures for developers and contractors
- How long term maintenance contracts fit in
- Supply and execution splits in emerging markets
- Common negotiation battlegrounds in the construction and maintenance agreements, including:
- Interface issues
- Design liabilities
- Delays, milestones and the particular complications which can arise in taking over a wind/solar project
- Liability for defects
- Performance and availability guarantees
- Regulatory and permitting framework
- Building permits
- Environmental use permits
- Power connection agreements
- Energy code
- Relationships with state actors
- Environmental law challenges
- Environmental impact assessment
- Public consultation and political challenges
- Consultant liability
- Avoiding and preparing for third party challenges