Legal Groundwork for Developing Large-scale Infrastructure

This episode explores how experienced infrastructure lawyers approach the legal inception of major projects across Africa. The early stages of an infrastructure project are often the most consequential yet the least visible. Before a single contract is signed or a regulatory filing is made, the legal architecture of a project is quietly being assembled. Decisions made in these foundational weeks and months around project company structure, stakeholder arrangements, and contractual frameworks will either enable or constrain every milestone that follows. From choosing the right project vehicle to navigating multi-party arrangements and understanding the legal risk landscape, the conversation will unpack the strategic thinking that underpins successful project delivery. Kenna Partners brings deep experience advising on complex infrastructure transactions across sectors, including energy, transport, water, and ICT, and will offer candid insights into what separates legally resilient projects from those that unravel during execution.