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Course Brochure
Table of contents
Background page 3
Oil & Gas Facultypages 5-8
Mining Faculty
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Public Private Partnership FacultypageS 12-16
Our clientspage 17
I. About AME Trade Ltd
II. Why AmeTrade Training?
Our work:
AME Trade Ltd is a UK based organization
specializing in the area of trade promotion for
the African and Middle Eastern regions including:
business to business conferences, trade exhibitions,
capacity building and consultancy services.
a.We are consultants for the African Business
Roundtable and NEPAD Business Group, African
Petroleum Producers’ Association as well as
various Governments and Ministries across Africa
and the Middle East.
b. We cooperate with local public and private sector
organizations in Europe, America, Middle East
and Africa and have a portfolio of international
clients which includes some of the world’s leading
brand names and bilateral bodies like the World
Bank, African Development Bank and Asian
Development Bank.
c.AME Trade has a passion for not just conferences
and trade promotion but for delivering world
class training workshops. AmeTrade operates
international training locations in London, New
York, Dubai, Johannesburg and Kuala Lumpur.
Our aims are:
• To help build capacity in both private and public
sectors in Africa.
• To organize practical events that are targeted at
niche markets and provide need to know business
and practical information.
• To assist both local and international corporations
with marketing strategies and facilitate their
business objectives.
• To provide expert support to our local partners and
spread the word of their work to the international
business community.
a) AmeTrade Courses are fully certified by
the internationally recognised Continuing
Professional Development Certification Service.
b) As a CPD Certified course, participants are assured
of the highest level of professional education.
c) As the CPD is internationally recognized,
participants are able to earn credit through this
study which some universities now accept as
part credit for certain course work.
d) CPD logo appearing on the certificates means
participants have an internationally recognised
certificate
e) AmeTrade always guarantees a healthy student
to teacher ratio
f ) Because the courses are CPD certified means that
AmeTrade is bound by a set code of conduct.
We are assessed by an independent body of
consultants. We are also bound to circulate
feedback forms during the trainings which
will be submitted to the CPD body for analysis.
This ensures that participants are assured of
the highest quality of training and also, that
AmeTrade is held accountable.
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TRAININGS
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AMETrade
Unit 408-409 United House
North Road
N7 9DP
London
United Kingdom
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OIL AND GAS
FACULTY
OIL & GAS FACULTY
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Master Class in Oil and Gas
Course Contents
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Petroleum geology - the origin of Hydrocarbons
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World Energy demand and supply
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Ownership and Exploration of Oil and Gas reserves
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Drilling
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Field Development
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Petroleum Economics
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Health, safety and the environment
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Petroleum Production and Treatment
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Oil Refining
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Decommissioning
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Local content development
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Practical local content
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Assessing global capital to promote local content
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Challenges and opportunities surrounding local content
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Global case studies on local content development and implementation
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Future issues and challenges
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
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Understand the historical and scientific origin of Oil and Gas
2.Understand the world of International Oil and Gas Politics
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Understand Oil and Gas terminology
4.Appreciate the complete Oil and gas value chain
5.Understand Oil and Gas Contracts and
6.Understand local content issues
7.Have an understanding of growing trends and current challenges in global Oil and Gas
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OIL & GAS FACULTY
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Oil and Gas Finance
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Industry overview/qualitative & Quantitative Risk Analysis:
Structure of the International petroleum industry
Different risk/reward objectives of sponsors and lenders
Structural and Price drivers in oil and gas lending
Quantitative risk analysis
Country/Political risk
Quantitative risk analysis
Loan value
Upstream oil and gas financing
European and North American borrowing bases
Structural features of the European borrowing base
Recent trends in Oil and Gas Finance
Understanding Refinery Finance
Refinery operations
Cash flow volatility
Operational mitigation of volatility
Debt structuring to mitigate lender risk
Refinery market analysis for lenders
Oil and Gas Transmission & Distribution lending
Trunk Pipelines and distribution networks
Gas storage and distribution finance
Liquefied natural gas finance
Current trends in LNG debt market
LNG liquefaction finance
LNG gas finance
LNG regas finance
LNG ship finance
Recent trends
Other downstream finance
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
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Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the key financial management systems used in the sector
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Acquire ability to effectively manage liquidity risk, credit risk and market risk
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Understand the mechanics of upstream oil and gas finance
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Develop the ability to perform effective scenario planning and financial modelling
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Understand the complexities of refinery finance
6.Understand oil and gas transmission and distribution lending
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Have a grasp of project finance strategies
8.Understand local content issues
9.Have an understanding of growing trends and current challenges in global Oil and Gas
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OIL & GAS FACULTY
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Oil and Gas Law for non-lawyers
Course Contents
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Petroleum contracts and contract negotiation
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Context of Petroleum Law
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Petroleum legislation
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Authorisations
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The Commercial contractual matrix
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Key legal principles in Oil and gas contract law
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Rules of Contract interpretation
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Contract negotiation
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Production sharing contracts
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Best practice, procedures and regulations
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Fiscal systems for the oil and gas industry
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Royalties
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Production sharing
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Concessions
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Joint venture agreement
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Boilerplate provisions e.g. Agreements to agree, Promises to negotiate, Good faith,
“Subject to contract”
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Service agreements
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Administration of fiscal systems
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And Standalone Vs. Incremental Analysis
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Negotiating for Win/Win outcomes
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Dispute resolution in the oil and gas industry
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
1.Acquire a basic understanding of Petroleum Contracts and contract negotiation
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Understand the key legal principles in oil and has contract law
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Have an over-view of the various types of oil and gas contracts
4.Get an understanding of contract negotiation
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Understand royalties and how they fit into the equation
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Understand the key tools needed for conflict resolution in the oil and gas industry
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MINING
FACULTY
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Understanding the Mining Industry from Start to Finish
Course contentS
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General Industry Overview
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Basic terms and concepts
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Introduction to geology, metals and minerals
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Ore deposit models
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Exploration methods
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Project evaluation techniques and methods
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Understanding press releases
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Understanding investor relations
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Mining and Processing methods
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Resources and reserve categories and their requirements
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Resource estimation techniques
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Valuation techniques and hands-on demonstrations for approaching asset models
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Listing Process
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Equities and investing
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Metals markets
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Pricing in illiquid markets
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Financing methods
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Off-take arrangements
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Private equity
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
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Gain a general overview of the Mining Industry across the value chain
2.Understand the basic terms and concepts in Oil and Gas
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Understand the most common exploration techniques
4.Gain insights into minerals, their occurrence and characteristics
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Understand how to deal with investors and manage expectations
6.Gain and understanding of the global metals markets
7.Gain an understanding of the listing process
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Understand the different types of mining
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International Investment law and policy
for the extractive industry for Non-lawyers
Course contents
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Introduction to international Law and policy
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Historical background to the current international investment law regime, including the law of
diplomatic protection
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Sources of International Law
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Customary international law of state responsibility for injuries to aliens, forerunner to the current
treaty-based investment protection regime
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Present the tension between a host’s interest in retaining unfettered sovereignty and an
investor’s interest achieving reassurance and predictability about the regulatory environment
for the duration of his investment
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Political risks investors, particularly in emerging markets
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Admission and Establishment – Attractive FDI and Maximizing its benefits
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Expropriation
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Pathways in existing treaties and international investment law that permit states to regulate
human and labour law rights
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Local content issues
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
1.Understand the historical background to the current international investment law regime,
including the law of diplomatic protection
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Understand the kinds of political risks investors face, particularly in emerging markets and how
investors assess their risks in advance
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Understand the concept of political risk insurance as an alternative or a supplement to treaty
protections and dispute settlement
4.Understand the reasons that states want to attract international investment and factors that
make them successful
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Comprehend the issues a country should consider when deciding whether or not to enter into an
investment agreement
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Distinguish between lawful and unlawful expropriations
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Discern the appropriate role of the doctrine of “legitimate expectations” in determining whether
or not there has been a taking
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Consider the wisdom of a government’s embarking on a program of privatization of key
industries
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PUBLIC PRIVATE
PARTNERSHIP
FACULTY
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Introduction to Public Private Partnership
Course ContentS
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Introduction to Public Private Partnership
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Regulatory framework for PPPs
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Inceptions and overviews for PPP forms and options
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Financial analysis and the need for project appraisals
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Project selection for PPPs
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Value for money and affordability
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Introduction to project finance, project structures and documentation
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Consortia and suppliers operations
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Key metrics from a funding perspective
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Preparation for project management
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The contract as regulatory framework
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Typical risk allocation
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Techniques for risk mitigation
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Using key indicators for performance monitoring
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
1.Understand basics of PPPs
2.Understand how to select projects for PPPs
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Get a basic introduction to financial analysis
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Decide how to evaluate affordability and value for money
5.Understand the basic elements of a PPP contract
6.Understand the techniques for risk mitigation
7.Understand how to monitor performance
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Project management essentials for PPPs
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Project management role at pre-inception
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Project selection and business case
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Projects and project management in PPP
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Engaging PPP advisors
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Risk Analysis
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Project Management role during the procurement process
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Overview of the procurement process and role of the PPP project office
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Developing best practice check lists
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Negotiation preparation, skills development and methods for win-win solutions
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Effective communication with stakeholders while managing political risk
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Project management role at development, delivering and exit
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Monitoring based on Content Vs. Prevailing Legislative and regulatory institutions
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Key tasks and reporting requirements for managing and maintaining PPPs
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Maintaining essential project data
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Conflict resolution
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Employee and staff management
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Tasks for successful project closure
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Institutionalizing project experience and lessons learned
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
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Understand the reality of and how to manage political risk
2.Develop skills essential for project selection and valuation of business cases
3.Decide when and how to engage PPP advisors
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Effectively communicate with stakeholders while managing political risk
5.Know the ins and outs of a successful project closure
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The legal tool kit for PPPs
Course contentS
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Legal agreements for PPP contracts
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Review of various contracts
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Risk Identification, risk matrix & evaluation and risk mitigation
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Government guarantees
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Elements of due diligence
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Bankability of PPP contracts
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Negotiations
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Contractual compliance, performance monitoring, enforcement and dispute resolution for PPP
projects
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Ensuring contracts have effective monitoring and report requirements
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Strategies for ensuring compliance
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Management of contractual compliance units – structures, capacity development and public
relations strategies
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Advanced modelling with legal analysis
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The role of models and common rules
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How bids are assessed
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Typical Project structure
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The current world market and various case studies
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Legal due diligence, documentation and structuring
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The assumption page
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The risk Matrix
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Operations
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Construction
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Insurance
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Taxes
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Strategies for dealing with performance failure, disputes for termination events
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Determining when to incorporate a contract renegotiations
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Why renegotiating may be a win-win strategy
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Strategies for effective contract renegotiations
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Strategies to incorporate dispute resolution and arbitration procedures
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Managing dispute processes
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International arbitration processes
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Advanced Project finance and financial modelling
techniques for PPPs
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Current trends in the market place and financial modelling strategies
International capital market development and long term financing instruments
Sub-sovereign projects and municipal credit ratings
Analysing the intricacies of debt/equity structuring
Forecasting demands for service delivery in various sectors
Financial Modelling Strategies
Defining and translating financial model’s objectives into outcomes
Financial model formats and uses
The structure and design options of project finance models and techniques to get appropriate data
Data organisation and worksheet model
Testing and correcting the model
Performing pro-forma financial projections
Spreadsheet modelling for project finance projections
Understanding spreadsheet functions to analyse key relationships within the model
Using menu-driven regressive tools
Sensitivity analysis planning for project pricing
Financial sources to renegotiating of concessions and project financing agreements
Multilateral development banks: equity/debt
Export credit agencies: debt
Bilateral investment agency funds
Sub ordinate debt sources and pricing
Political risk insurance
Understanding the requirements for concession renegotiation and revision
Preparing for renegotiation and revision
Preparing for renegotiation as an expected phase of the project finance life cycle
Financial modelling techniques for concession renegotiations
Understanding “stand still” clauses in concession contracts
Negotiation strategies for concession renegotiations and project refinancing
Course Objectives
At the End of the Training Course, participants will be able to;
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Get up to date information on trends in the market place and financial modelling strategies
Understand capital market development and long term financing instruments
Understand current financial modelling strategies
Understand the structure and design options of project finance models and techniques to get
appropriate data
5.Understand data organisation and worksheet model
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Demonstrate ability to perform pro-forma financial projections
7.Get an understanding of sub-sovereign projects and municipal credit ratings
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Understand valuation modelling in project finance
9.Acquire an understanding of the menu-driven regressive tools
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CONTACTS US
Training and Consultancy Department
Tel: +44 207 700 4949
Dir: +44 207 697 1065
Fax: +44 207 681 3120
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ametrade.org
AMETrade
Unit 408-409 United House
North Road
N7 9DP
London
United Kingdom