Infrastructure/PPP/Public Procurement

North Macedonia’s PPP and Infrastructure Progress and Hurdles

In the past few years, North Macedonia has made significant strides in developing its infrastructure. Attracting foreign investors is the main strategy to finance, construct, develop, and manage essential infrastructure projects. The government also engages in PPPs, recognizing their potential to leverage private sector expertise and capital in public service delivery.

The Debrief: November, 2024

In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.

White & Case and GKC Partners Advise Ronesans Holding on EUR 456 Million PPP Healthcare Project in Kazakhstan

White & Case and its Turkish affiliate GKC Partners have advised Ronesans Holding's subsidiary Renell Kokshetau on the financing of a EUR 456 million public-private partnership healthcare project for the construction and operation of a hospital in Kazakhstan. Clifford Chance reportedly advised the financing institutions.

Clifford Chance Advises Airbus Defence and Space on Satellite Lease Agreement with Polish Cyber Defence Forces

Clifford Chance has advised Airbus Defence and Space on a lease agreement for three UHF TACSAT satellite channels on a communications satellite with Polish Cyber Defence Forces.

Ergun and Lexist Advise on USD 405 Million Project Bond Issuance for Sariyer-Kilyos Tunnel Project

Ergun, working with White & Case, has advised J.P. Morgan on ICA's issuance of USD 405 million 7.536% secured amortizing notes which will be used to finance the completion of the build-operate-transfer model Sariyer-Kilyos Tunnel which is part of the Third Bridge project in Turkiye. Lexist, working with Watson Farley & Williams, advised ICA. Verdi Law Firm, working with Clifford Chance, reportedly advised the existing lenders.

Your Legal Partners and Karatzas and Partners Advise on PPP Project for 17 School Units in Region of Central Macedonia

Your Legal Partners has advised on the Public-Private Partnership project titled "Design, Construction, Financing, Maintenance and Operation of Seventeen School Units in the Region of Central Macedonia" to be undertaken by ATESE and Metlen Energy & Metals. Karatzas and Partners advised Piraeus Bank as the lender on the project.