Transportation Transactions

Transportation Transactions

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There are exciting opportunities in the global transport market. In some markets, authorities need to invest in crumbling infrastructure. In other markets, new transport infrastructure for passengers and freight is being designed and built to accommodate growth in demand. Local and national governments have a wealth of options to choose from to satisfy this development and demand, whether new motorways between cities or innovative urban transport solutions. Added to this is sustainability, the potential impacts of transport on the environment.

As countries around the world opt to invest in multi-billion dollar transport developments, the procuring authority, contractors, operators and users will depend on a complex contractual framework to protect their interests and govern their relationships. When new companies and joint ventures form to pursue tenders for new roads, railways and transport concessions, they need equity and debt finance to support their commitments. Consolidation is also occurring, with mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures among some of the largest industry players. This leads to competition and antitrust implications on a global scale, needing careful navigation. More than ever, budget-constrained governments are looking to involve the private sector in their transport plans—leading to more PPP projects as well as privatizations.

From high-speed rail in the US to metro transit concessions in Africa, from railway franchising in the UK to large-scale urban transit transport development in the Middle East or airport projects in eastern Europe, Dentons’ multidisciplinary transport team can you clients understand transport markets and options in the places you want to do business. We can help you to complete the transactions you pursue.

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Dentons advises Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations on €1.2 billion financing for rail transport in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie

July 25, 2024

As part of the opening to competition of rail services in France (further to the New Railway Pact of June 27, 2018), the regions of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie have decided to acquire regional express trains from SNCF Voyageurs. In order to pay for the transfer of rolling stock, the SPL has obtained structured financing of approximately €1.2 billion from Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC).