Legal Aspects of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Contract Drafting

Course Introduction

In today's evolving infrastructure and development landscape, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have become essential vehicles for delivering complex projects. However, their success largely depends on the legal foundation and the quality of contract drafting.

Seattle International Institute for Training is proud to present this immersive and practice-driven course designed to equip legal professionals, government officials, and private sector leaders with the legal expertise required to structure, draft, and manage PPP contracts effectively.

Participants will gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience through workshops, negotiation simulations, and real-world case analysis.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal framework and regulatory environment governing PPPs
• Identify and manage legal risks across the lifecycle of PPP projects
• Analyze and select appropriate PPP structures from a legal standpoint
• Draft precise, enforceable, and balanced PPP agreements
• Conduct legal due diligence and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Apply negotiation skills and execute legally sound PPP contracts
• Resolve disputes effectively using appropriate legal mechanisms

Target Audience

• Legal Advisors and In-House Counsel
• Contract Managers and Procurement Specialists
• Government Officials and Regulators
• PPP Project Managers and Consultants
• Executives from Private Sector Partners involved in PPPs
• Anyone involved in structuring, reviewing, or executing PPP agreements

Training Methodology

• Interactive legal presentations
• Real-world case studies and legal analysis
• Group drafting workshops
• Legal negotiation simulations
• Legal compliance checklists and templates
• Open discussions and expert-led Q&A sessions

Course Content (5 Days)

Day 1: PPP Concepts and Legal Foundations

• Introduction to PPP: Definitions, opportunities, and legal concerns
• National and international legal frameworks for PPPs
• Stakeholder roles and contractual responsibilities

Day 2: Legal Risk Management and PPP Models

• Identifying legal risks in PPP projects
• Strategies to mitigate risk through contract clauses
• Comparative review of PPP structures (BOT, DBFOM, Concessions, etc.)
• Legal implications of financing structures

Day 3: Core Components of PPP Contracts

• Defining scope of work and service performance metrics
• Structuring payment mechanisms and financial models
• Legal aspects of performance guarantees, penalties, and incentives
• Insurance and indemnity requirements

Day 4: Drafting and Negotiating PPP Agreements

• Key drafting principles: clarity, precision, enforceability
• Addressing contingencies and dispute prevention in drafting
• Contract negotiation: Legal techniques and soft skills
• Finalizing and executing contracts in compliance with legal standards

Day 5: Dispute Resolution and Legal Practice

• Handling disputes in PPP projects: legal strategies and prevention
• Arbitration, mediation, and other resolution mechanisms
• Legal audit and compliance checks
• Practical exercises: Drafting clauses, reviewing contracts, and simulating legal scenarios