Alison Ashford to Moderate and Juan Reyes a Panelist for "A Balancing Act - Challenging Issues in P3 Risk Allocation" Panel at 2019 P3 Government Conference

Alison Ashford, partner in Seyfarth's Construction group, will moderate, and Juan Reyes, partner in Seyfarth's Real Estate group, will serve as a panelist for “A Balancing Act - Challenging Issues in P3 Risk Allocation” at the P3 Government Conference on December 4, 2019 in Washington, DC.

The focus of this panel is the current state of risk allocation in P3s and the accompanying opportunities and obstacles. This is a topic of central importance to public- and private-sector clients alike, and it is relevant to all asset classes (including transport and social infrastructure), projects of all sizes, and all levels of government (Federal, state and local). Finding the right balance in allocating risk challenges even the most sophisticated P3 participants – government owners, investors, lenders, design-builders, O&M providers and P3 practitioners. The unique nature of each project only compounds the complexities and nuances of obtaining an effective allocation. While including a discussion on market trends and hot issues, and digging into current challenges, the panel will provide insights on solutions: the role effective and efficient risk allocation can play in helping to turn an identified need – through a collaborative approach – into a real, financeable and successful project. The panel will explore how risk allocations can be successfully negotiated, and why some projects/procurements may struggle more than others. Also, the panel will look ahead to address how the market is changing and what is likely to impact risk allocation discussions in 2020.