Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Management Masterclass
Johannesburg, South Africa,
2 - 4 March 2016
EVENT OVERVIEW:
- A comprehensive analysis of EPC contracts and of the key considerations in projects and disputes where such contracts are used
This workshop provides an in-depth analysis of EPC contracts, their interface with other project documents and their role in the project life-cycle. It discusses key risk allocation issues, the structuring of the contract in a project financing context and examines a contract precedent clause-by-clause. Workshop participants will be introduced to the key terms and negotiation issues in EPC arrangements, the role and incorporation of technical details, and the impact of project specifications in EPC arrangements.
This workshop will:
- Give you a comprehensive tool kit of what EPC contracts look like, what are the major terms and perspectives of owners, contractors and lenders
- Guide you to be familiar with what the major areas of dispute may be during the construction phase and how to manage them
- Cover the key commercial and technical issues in the construction market today
James has vast experience of EPC contracts and can answer literally any question on the subject – this makes the seminar extremely interactive for those who want to explore any subject a little further and in any level of detail.
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
Capitalize on the expert knowledge to gain maximum value on these vital issues:
- Learning, in detail, the issues to be addressed when negotiating EPC contracts.
- Developing an awareness of the procurement options for projects and the associated risks and opportunities.
- Considering alternative pricing, incentivisation and risk allocation approaches and learning about current market trends.
- Developing an understanding of the current EPC market and the legal risks associated with such forms of contracting.
- Learning what the major areas of dispute may be in construction projects and how to manage them.
- Developing an understanding of the key specificities of construction projects in emerging markets
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please request thru:
Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6557 9168; eugene@neo-edge.com
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG
DAY 1
Session 1: Tips on Contractual Risk Allocation, Bankability and EPC Contracts
Part 1 – Project Delivery Models
Session 2: Bankability Issues and Project Structuring
Part 1 – Bankability Issues and Project Structuring
Part 2 – Export Credit Agencies
Part 3 – Interplay between Construction Contracts and Finance and Security Documents in Project Financing
Session 3: Discussion on Split EPC Contracts, EPCM Contracts and Multi Prime
Part 1 – EPCM Contracting
Part 2 – Case study on EPCM Model
Session 4: Administering EPC Contracts
Part 1 – Construction Contract Administration
Session 5: Letter Writing Workshop
DAY 2
Session 1: Dispute Resolution Options in International Projects, Managing Claims and Local Law Issues
Part 1 – Key Areas of Disputes and Dispute Resolution Options
Part 2 – Multi-Party Arbitration Agreements and Split Contracts
Session 2: Managing Claims
Part 1 – Managing Claims in International Projects
Session 3: Local Law Issues in Emerging Markets
Part 1 – Cultural and Political Issues in Emerging Markets
Session 4: Practical Exercise: Dispute Resolution Clause Drafting Exercise
DAY 3
Session 1: English Law Concepts in the Civil Law Countries
Part 1 – English law concepts
Part 2 – Key Commercial Terms in EPC Contracts and Bankability Issues
Session 2: Clause by Clause Discussion of Contract Precedent
For your copy of the FULL AGENDA, please request thru:
Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6557 9168; eugene@neo-edge.com
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
James Bremen
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
James has over 15 years of experience in the world’s largest and most complex construction projects. He has worked in over 25 countries on both project documentation and claim resolution (including as Counsel in some of the world’s largest construction arbitrations under all the procedural rules) in the power, oil and gas, and major infrastructure sectors. He is considered one of the world’s leading lawyers in major projects (and project disputes) in emerging markets (IFLR, Chambers Global, Super Lawyers, Guide to the World’s Leading Construction Lawyers). He has over a decade’s experience in advising on matters in the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on major infrastructure projects and disputes, as well as regularly representing clients in other emerging markets, in particular Africa, Malaysia and the CIS countries.
Awards
Leading Practitioner in Chambers Global, 2013, 2014, 2015, Tier One ranking in energy and projects; ranked in IFLR 2014, listed in World’s Leading Construction Lawyers 2013 – and Who’s Who Legal Construction 2015.
Conference Presentations
James speaks extensively in the UK and internationally on construction law and presents in-house training seminars for many clients. He also lectures the subject “International Energy Construction Contracts” in the LLM degree at University of Westminster.
Accolades:
“Clients comment on the “wealth of experience and insight” he brings on complex projects particularly in the petrochemical sector”. Chambers Global, 2014.
“James Bremen brings with him a wealth of experience advising on mega petrochemical projects in the Middle East. His insights and ability to advise on the details as well potentially contentious issues in projects of similar scale and complexity makes him an invaluable partner to our project.” IFLR 1000
Partial Experience
- The project sponsors on the EPC, O&M and LTSA arrangements of its bid for three greenfield industrial steam and electric co-generation plants in Saudi Arabia
- A major European oil company in its EPCC contracts for US$2 billion offshore oil and gas project in Angola
- Comsar in the construction of a 2 x 300MW thermal power plant in Bosnia
- The project sponsors on the EPC and O&M arrangements for the 1350MW coal-fired independent power project in Kazakhstan
- Qatar Foundation in relation to construction issues and claims (including arbitration) arising from a major social infrastructure project
- A Saudi Arabian development company in ICC arbitration, under Saudi Arabian law, relating to the construction of an international hotel and convention centre (FIDIC contract)
- Representing Petronas on all EPC, EPCM, FEED and infrastructure procurement aspects of the US$25 billion RAPID petrochemical and refinery complex project
Publications
- “Economic Hardship Claims: Contractor’s Sword or Developer’s Shield?”, Construction Week Online, forthcoming
- “Key Points While Entering into a Joint Venture”, Construction Week Online, 24 November 2009
- “Jurisdiction Clauses on Government Projects in the GCC” (Part 1), Arabian Business, 1 August 2009
- “Jurisdiction Clauses on Government Projects in the GCC” (Part 2), Arabian Business, 15 August 2009
- “Construction Disputes in International Mining Contracts”, Engineering & Mining Journal, May 2009
- “Construction Contractors Take Tough Stance in the Region”, Middle East Business Intelligence, 30 April 2009
- “Construction Disputes – the Qatari Perspective” (Part 1), Construction Week, Arabia Business, 25 April 2009
- “Construction Disputes – the Qatari Perspective” (Part 2), Construction Week, Arabia Business, 2 May 2009
- “Construction Disputes – the Saudi Experience”, Construction Week, 7 March 2009
- “English Law Concepts in the GCC”, Society of Construction Law, United Kingdom, 2009
- “Communication: A Legal Perspective”, FIDIC 2008 International Annual Conference, Quebec, Canada
- “Taking it to the Bank – making your Mining Project Bankable”, Engineering and Mining Journal, September 2005
- “The Development of the Prevention Principle in English and Australian Jurisdictions [2005]”, 22(2) International Construction Law Review 197, 2005
- “The Importance of Being Enforceable – Dispute Resolution in International Mining Projects”, Engineering and Mining Journal, June 2004
- “The Tender Trap – Risks associated with Contract Mining Agreements”, Engineering and Mining Journal, May 2003
- “Risk Allocation, Project Finance and Trends in Project Delivery”, Australian Mining Petroleum Law Journal, December 2001
- “Planning to fail or planning to win – the terms of contract and dispute avoidance”, The Earthmover and Civil Contractor, December 2001
- “Project Delivery and Major Construction Projects – risks and opportunities”, Corporate Counsel Asia-Pacific, 2 part article November and December 2001
- “A warning to parties to heads of agreement – can you agree to agree?”, Australian Construction Law Newsletter, September 2001
- “Good Faith – an update”, Australian Construction Law Newsletter, July 2001
- “Alliance contracting – Why Choose Alliancing?”, The Arbitrator and Mediator, June 2001
- “Developments in Partnering Law – What Happens if the Relationship Sours?”, Australian Journal of Mining, August 2000
- “Project Alliancing and the Mining Industry – Do the Uncertainties outweigh the benefits?”, Australian Journal of Mining, November 1999
- “Good Faith and Insurance Contracts, obligations on insurers”, Australian Bar Review, December 1999
- “Tendering for Public Sector Work”, Australian Journal of Public Administration, December 1999
For your copy of the FULL AGENDA, please request thru:
Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6557 9168; eugene@neo-edge.com
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG
Attendee Profile
This workshop has been designed specifically for management and legal officers of entities in the energy, mining and construction industries, and anybody who has a current or planned infrastructure project or interest in the same (such as financial institutions or project sponsors), including:
- Executive Directors, Heads of Companies, Commercial Directors
- General Counsel and legal department
- Heads of department: Contract management and administration; Project finance; Procurement; Operations and facilities management
- Government agencies
This course will provide something for participants at every level of experience. For those with no experience it will give them a basic tool kit of what EPC contracts look like, what are the major terms and perspectives of owners, contractors and lenders, as well as familiarity with what the major areas of dispute may be during the construction phase and how to manage them.
For the more experienced it will be a masterclass on EPC contracts, covering the key commercial and technical issues in the construction market today. James has vast experience of EPC contracts and can answer literally any question on the subject – this makes the seminar extremely interactive for those who want to explore any subject a little further and in any level of detail.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please request thru:
Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6557 9168; eugene@neo-edge.com
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG
Capitalize on the expert knowledge to gain maximum value on these vital issues:
- Learning, in detail, the issues to be addressed when negotiating EPC contracts.
- Developing an awareness of the procurement options for projects and the associated risks and opportunities.
- Considering alternative pricing, incentivisation and risk allocation approaches and learning about current market trends.
- Developing an understanding of the current EPC market and the legal risks associated with such forms of contracting.
- Learning what the major areas of dispute may be in construction projects and how to manage them.
- Developing an understanding of the key specificities of construction projects in emerging markets.
This workshop provides an in-depth analysis of EPC contracts, their interface with other project documents and their role in the project life-cycle. It discusses key risk allocation issues, the structuring of the contract in a project financing context and examines a contract precedent clause-by-clause. Workshop participants will be introduced to the key terms and negotiation issues in EPC arrangements, the role and incorporation of technical details, and the impact of project specifications in EPC arrangements.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please request thru:
Eugene Azucena – Senior Marketing Manager
+65 6557 9168; eugene@neo-edge.com
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG
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