In recent years, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Municipal-Private Partnerships (MPP) have become increasingly vital instruments for infrastructure development in Russia. These mechanisms have proven their effectiveness by attracting private capital to implement socially significant transport, industrial, and digital projects.

Collaboration between the state and the private sector via PPP models drives regional development, facilities modernization, and service quality enhancement, while fostering long-term sustainable investment. Under this framework, the state gains access to innovative solutions, while businesses receive state guarantees, transparent regulations, and a robust legal foundation.

Comprehensive PPP Project Support: From Architectural Design to Launch

BRACE Law Firm provides specialized legal services for the management of PPP projects and project finance operations. We facilitate transactions from the initial conceptual phase through market entry and ongoing performance management.

Our attorneys provide strategic counsel on the following matters:

1. Navigating concession and sector-specific legislation;
2. Structuring complex infrastructure projects;
3. Developing the legal architecture and financial models for project implementation;
4. Advising on project finance instruments, including bonds, loans, and specialized leasing;
5. Handling transaction documentation and managing competitive bidding/tender procedures;
6. Leading negotiations, drafting agreements, and securing financial closing;
7. Providing legal representation in courts and managing interactions with regulatory authorities.

BRACE delivers end-to-end PPP project support, coordinating with external technical specialists and financial institutions. We structure financing through leasing schemes, investment lending, and project finance—including securities acquisitions, equity participation, and the establishment of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) involving both project initiators and co-investors, including foreign capital entities.

Project Finance and Due Diligence for Infrastructure Assets

Attorneys at BRACE provide robust legal support at every stage of the PPP lifecycle. Beyond structuring and execution, we represent client interests in litigation arising from project implementation disputes.

Our firm counsels both state entities and private investors on structuring PPP initiatives and developing sophisticated financing frameworks. Our core services include:

1. Formulating comprehensive strategies for PPP project implementation;
2. Designing legal models and conducting rigorous legal Due Diligence of project assets;
3. Drafting tender documentation and providing legal oversight for competitive participation;
4. Defending client interests in disputes related to the performance of PPP obligations.

Drafting Concession Agreements and Managing Private Initiatives

We provide expert assistance in drafting and executing:

1. Concession agreements (including BOT and BTO models);
2. PPP and MPP agreements;
3. Life-cycle contracts (LCCs);
4. Offset agreements and Special Investment Contracts (SPICs);
5. Operator and general contractor agreements.

We support clients throughout the entire project lifecycle—from strategy development and conceptual design to defining the organizational and legal structure, conducting preliminary negotiations, and preparing all requisite documentation. We guide the selection of investors through competitive bidding or Private Concession Initiatives (PCI) to achieve full commercial and financial closing.

Furthermore, we assist in implementing projects for the creation and modernization of industrial manufacturing based on life-cycle contracts, offset procurement, and state operator contracts across all industries.

Legal Support for PPP in Transport, Energy, Utilities, and Healthcare

We manage PPP projects involving the construction and reconstruction of critical infrastructure, including:

1. Healthcare facilities and social services infrastructure;
2. Urban and regional transportation systems;
3. Highways, motorways, and railways;
4. Airports and multimodal transport hubs;
5. Educational and athletic facilities;
6. Public utilities and municipal solid waste (MSW) facilities;
7. Energy assets and natural resource infrastructure.

Managing Foreign Investment in Infrastructure Projects

The involvement of foreign investors in PPP assets is subject to specific regulatory constraints and nuances that must be addressed during project realization.

We facilitate international PPP projects in Russia and the CIS, advising on the legal specifics of foreign investor participation in infrastructure. Our team accounts for all regulatory restrictions, currency controls, and legal risks, building effective models for cross-border capital attraction.

Strategic Legal Services for PPP and Infrastructure Projects

1. Legal auditing of PPP projects at all stages of the lifecycle;
2. Identification and assessment of state support measures for PPP initiatives;
3. Structuring diverse investment projects;
4. Leading negotiations for PPP transactions;
5. Developing template documentation for PPP project scaling strategies;
6. Drafting concession agreements and formal PPP contracts;
7. Managing financial closing and preparing documentation for capital attraction, including direct agreements with financing organizations;
8. Providing ongoing legal support throughout the project implementation phase;
9. Consulting on concession regulations and drafting sector-specific instruments;
10. Preparing tender documentation and providing comprehensive tender support;
11. Advising on labor relations and employment law within PPP frameworks;
12. Counseling on the financial and tax aspects of complex infrastructure deals.