Preparing a project for a financing review
A legal review can examine the borrower and its authority, the project company, land ownership and encumbrances, planning and project documentation, existing obligations and material contracts. The aim is to identify the legal questions and evidence that need to be resolved before a proposed financing proceeds.
Facility terms, security and control
Work can cover term sheets and facility documentation, proposed security, corporate approvals, drawdown requirements, permitted use of funds, reporting, repayment from project sales and default provisions. Legal advice is considered alongside the commercial terms agreed by the parties.
From agreed terms to drawdown readiness
A mandate can produce draft or negotiated documents, a conditions precedent list and a signing or drawdown checklist. Where several workstreams are involved, the checklist records which evidence, approvals and documents remain outstanding and who is responsible for them.
What this service covers
This is legal counsel on a proposed financing transaction. It does not include a commitment to arrange capital, a lender’s credit decision or a guarantee of approval or funding. Tax, valuation, construction monitoring and financial underwriting are handled within the relevant specialist mandates.
Common questions
Can you act for a developer or for a lender?
Yes. Borrower-side and lender-side mandates are considered separately, following conflict checks. The client, role and scope are established before the engagement starts.
Can you help before a facility agreement is ready?
Yes. Work can begin with a project legal audit, a review of proposed terms or a document and evidence list for the financing review. The appropriate starting point depends on the project stage.