Project Finance Academy 2025/26

We are excited to announce our latest set of webinars of the Project Finance Academy, a global training programme by Simmons & Simmons designed to provide valuable and practical insights into the world of project finance. This initiative was tailored for banks, ECAs, multilaterals, funds, institutional clients, public sector entities, and sponsors/developers, offering a comprehensive exploration of key topics in the sector.

About the programme

The Project Finance Academy was structured into three terms, each featuring a series of webinars covering both technical/legal and commercial topics. Term 1 has now concluded and recordings of each session can be found below. Registration is now open for Term 3

Term 3: Session Details

• Format: Webinar Workshops
• Duration: 45 minutes (including Q&A)
• Workshop Leaders: Our speakers will vary from session to session and will include lawyers from our global Energy, Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Construction sector group, our global Banking group and other related groups.
• Timing: Every other Tuesday (except the second one taking place on a Thursday):
  • 9am UK, Ireland
  • 10am Continental Europe
  • 12pm Riyadh
  • 1pm Dubai
  • 5pm Singapore, PRC/ Hong Kong
  • 6pm Tokyo

Term 3: Schedule

• 28th April: Hedging
• 14th May: Dispute Resolution Provisions and Other Boilerplate
• 26th May: Social Infrastructure / PPPs
• 9th June: Insurances and Reinsurances in Project Finance
• 23rd June: Portfolio and Warehouse Financings
• 7th July: Agency and Security Trust Provisions, Transaction Monitoring, Waivers, Consents and Enforcement
• 21st July: Transport Infrastructure Project Finance
• 4th August: ESG / Sustainability‑Linked & Green Loans; AML and Sanctions – Key Documentary Considerations

Recordings from Terms 1 and 2 sessions can be accessed via the links below

Term 2

• 6th January: Digital Infrastructure Financings
• 20th January: Representations & Warranties, Covenants and Events of Default
• 3rd February: Financing of projects in Emerging Markets and dealings with host governments
• 17th February: Sponsor Support, Direct Agreements and taking security in Project Finance
• 3rd March: Mine Financings
• 17th March: Intercreditor Provisions and Subordination
• 31st March: Oil & Gas financings

Term 1

• 9th September: Introductory Session – Why Project Finance: Structure and Parties
• 23rd September: Renewable Financings (including wind, solar, BESS, bio-fuels, and hydrogen)
• 7th October: Due Diligence and What Makes a Project Bankable
• 21st October: Islamic Finance in Project Finance
• 4th November: Term Sheets and Commitment Letters in Project Finance
• 18th November: ECAs and Multilaterals in Project Finance
• 2nd December: Account Structures and Cash Waterfalls; Financial Covenants

How to register

To attend Term 3 sessions and receive future invitations, please register below.