Legal Aspects of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects

Details

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are vital for infrastructure and public service delivery, blending public oversight with private sector efficiency. However, PPPs involve complex legal and contractual arrangements that must be carefully designed and managed. This course explores the legal foundations, models, contractual obligations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and risk allocation strategies relevant to PPPs, empowering professionals to ensure legally sound and sustainable partnerships.

Target Group

Target Group:

• Legal Advisors and In-House Counsel
• Government Officials and Regulators
• PPP Project Managers and Consultants
• Contract and Procurement Specialists
• Investment and Financial Professionals in PPP Projects
• Infrastructure Developers and Engineering Firms

Goals

• Understand the legal and institutional frameworks supporting PPPs.
• Learn to structure and review PPP contracts effectively.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply best practices for dispute resolution and contract enforcement.
• Evaluate case studies of successful and challenged PPP projects from a legal perspective.

Target Competencies

Targeted Competencies:

• Legal Structuring and Contract Drafting for PPPs
• Risk Analysis and Allocation in Legal Agreements
• Regulatory Compliance and Legal Oversight
• Public Procurement Law and Governance
• Dispute Resolution and Legal Risk Mitigation

Outlines

Introduction to Public-Private Partnership Legal Frameworks

• Definitions, characteristics, and types of PPP models
• Roles of government and private sector in PPPs
• Legal structures supporting PPPs (laws, policies, institutional setups)
• International guidelines and model PPP frameworks

PPP Contract Structures and Key Legal Elements

• Types of PPP contracts: BOT, BOOT, DBFO, concessions, lease models
• Core contract components: scope, tenure, obligations, performance standards
• Drafting enforceable PPP contracts: clarity, precision, and legal enforceability
• Balancing public interest with private profitability