Project Finance in Theory and Practice

Business\Finance Project Finance in Theory and Practice Designing, Structuring, and Financing Private and Public Projects Stefano Gatti "A good read as well as an excellent reference book, Project Finance in Theory and Practice is very valuable as it is successfully pitched to be useful to readers of all levels of education and experience and explains the roles and objectives of the different parties very clearly. The book can be used both for training and as a guide to best practices." Alexander S. Moczarski, CEO Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Marsh Inc., UK "This is a timely book examining an extremely timely topic...­ Stefano Gatti and his collaborators have written an excellent and comprehensive survey of project finance techniques, processes, and practices, which both practitioners and researchers should value as a key resource." From the Foreword by William L. Megginson, Professor and Rainbolt Chair in Finance, Price College of Business, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA "In the last few years, project finance has become a very important part of the international syndicated loans market. Industrial plants, strategic infrastructures, and projects involving public entities are the target sectors where this financial technique can be used with the most fruitful results for all actors involved. Project Finance in Theory and Practice - written by a well-known academic and a group of leading professionals of the project finance market - gives the reader a complete overview about this fascinating field of finance." Vittorio Ogliengo, CEO Unicredit Banca d'Impresa; Head of Corporate and SME, Division of Unicredit Group, Italy "Professor Gatti offers the reader an original viewpoint combining rigorous theory with constant reference to market best practices." Roberto Albisetti, Country Manager for Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, IFC World Bank Group; and Professor of Investment Banking in Italy, University of Genoa, Italy In Project Finance in Theory and Practice, Stefano Gatti describes the theory that underpins this cutting-edge industry, and then provides illustrations and examples from actual practice to illustrate that theory. At key points in the book, Gatti brings in other project finance experts who share their specialized knowledge on the legal issues and the role of advisors in project finance deals. Stefano Gatti is Professor of Banking and Finance at Bocconi University in Milan, where he is also the Director of the BSc of Economics and Finance, and Director of the ITP-International Teachers' Program at SDA Bocconi School of Management.Gatti, Stefano is the author of 'Project Finance in Theory and Practice', published 2007 under ISBN 9780123736994 and ISBN 0123736994.