Project Finance
Exceptional Project Finance Services
Securing appropriate project finance is crucial for the success of any large-scale project. Our Calgary-based law firm represents clients (whether lenders or borrowers) in their project finance endeavours to ensure clients receive adequate and timely project funds Structuring the average project finance transaction is usually an involved process - with an elaborate framework of contracts, long term commercial commitments, due diligence, securitization, and regulatory compliance. At D’Loje Law, we would love the opportunity to provide you with thorough, practical and efficient representation on your next project finance undertaking.
Focus Areas
We provide a comprehensive suite of project finance legal services, including:
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Assisting with the drafting, review, and negotiation of MOUs to clearly outline the initial terms of reference for stakeholders.
- Letter of Intent (LOI): Guiding clients through the drafting, review, negotiation of LOIs to establish initial project terms.
- Heads of Agreement: Offering legal representation in the drafting, review, and negotiation of key agreements to establish the foundational terms for stakeholders.
- Common/Direct Agreements: Representing clients with drafting, reviewing and negotiating common and direct agreements.
- Inter-Lender Agreements: Facilitating the contractual framework among a syndicate or web of lenders, including with respect to debt subordination, mezzanine financing, and priority arrangements among lenders.
- Collaboration, Teaming, and Consortium Agreements: Assisting clients to document the terms of agreed collaboration among project partners.
- Financing/Term Sheets: Providing guidance in drafting and negotiating financing term sheets that align with project goals.
- Structuring and Drafting Security Documents: Assisting stakeholders to create and perfecting security instruments to protect the interests of stakeholders.
- Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Setup: Assisting clients to establish SPVs and the appropriate corporate structure in order to meet the objectives of the project undertaking.
- Underlying Agreements: Drafting and negotiating key agreements, such as feedstock agreements, take-or-pay agreements, long-term offtake agreements, and quiet enjoyment agreements, essential for project bankability and successful long-term operations.
- Technical Partnership Agreements: Managing the drafting, review and negotiation of agreements to support technical collaborations.
- Technology Transfer Agreements: Facilitating the drafting, negotiation, and review of technology transfer agreements to facilitate successful project execution, and smooth project operations.
- Operation and Maintenance Agreements: Assisting with drafting, negotiating and reviewing agreements that govern project operations and maintenance for long-term success.
- Facilities Management Agreements: Drafting, negotiating and reviewing tailored agreements that support efficient facilities management throughout the project and operational lifecycle.
Why Choose Us
Experience and commitment count! The team at D’Loje Law has decades of experience stewarding to project finance undertakings in Canada and around the world (from the early concept phase, through initial agreements, and up to final execution). We have witnessed mega-capital projects succeed or fail, depending on whether the right project finance framework was in place (and ultimately whether funding was available, adequate and timely). Our Calgary-based team has vast experience (we fathom the legal, business and financial intricacies) in the project finance landscape. We prioritize clear communication. Our goal is to deliver results that align with your strategic objectives, providing end-to-end legal representation that supports your goals and the success of your project. Although project finance tasks are always unique and challenging, working with us is always fun! It is our promise - two great things can be true at the same time (we are up for a great challenge, without compromising fun and positive relationships). We adapt to your style and systems, and if needed, we can embed our team into yours to achieve the benefits of co-location and optimal collaboration (our one-team approach). Always in your best interests!
Results-Driven. No Excuses!
Any Questions For Us?
We are ready to answer! Request a consultation, or email us at info@dlojelaw.com