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 2 and invitations for Term 3 will be distributed in advance of it's start date.

Term 2: 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:
  • 9am UK, Ireland
  • 10am Continental Europe
  • 12pm Riyadh
  • 1pm Dubai
  • 5pm Singapore, PRC/ Hong Kong
  • 6pm Tokyo

Term 2: Schedule

• 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

Recordings from Term 1 sessions can be accessed via the links below

• 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 2 sessions and receive future invitation to Term 3, please register below.

Looking ahead

The Project Finance Academy will continue with Term 3, covering additional topics such as digital infrastructure financings, emerging markets, ESG-linked loans, and more with a view to providing a comprehensive and up-to-date view of Project Finance and its most common uses by the end of the programme. Invitations for these terms will be sent out in advance, ensuring you have ample time to register.