Complex Public-Private Partnerships
Structuring.
Negotiation.
Conflict resolution.
Unlocking progress.
How to move PPPs from ambition to success?
PPP infrastructure projects bring together governments, developers, investors, lenders, contractors, regulators and society — each with their own goals, constraints, and timelines.
This multi-party complexity often results in breakdowns, delays, and disputes:
Projects stuck at MoU or early-discussion stage.
Endless negotiation of key agreements.
Roadblocks in permitting, regulation, or shifting priorities.
Tensions between parties escalating into conflict.
why PPPs derail
Misaligned interests.
Conflicting objectives. Unbalanced risk expectations. Political pressures. Divergent timeframes.
Broken communication.
Limited trust. Poor listening. Cultural disconnects. Unspoken interests and needs.
No structured negotiation process.
Underprepared. Reactive process. Zero-sum thinking. Key stakeholders are missing. No roadmap to closure.
the effects are costly
Delays, cost overruns, cancellations.
Public funds wasted.
Financial returns eroded.
Management time drained.
Relationships deteriorated.
Reputation damaged.
Strategic goals derailed.
This isn’t a gap in your team.
It’s the nature of PPP complexity.
Most organizations excel in technical, financial, legal, operational, and management execution,
but few carry deep capability for:
aligning diverse interests across public and private spheres
navigating high-stakes, multi-party negotiations
resolving crisis situations when critical deals are at risk
That’s not just experience.
That’s a distinct skillset.
And when it’s needed, it often has to come from outside.
we bring structural alignment, negotiation expertise, and conflict resolution to complex PPPs
— Structuring for alignment
We help design deal structures that:
align public and private sector interests.
allocate risks to the parties best equipped to manage them.
embed performance incentives and public value protection.
stand up to scrutiny - and stand the test of time.
— High-stakes negotiations
We steer multi-party discussions to conclusion by:
aligning stakeholders and bridging conflicting interests.
managing political sensitivities and multi-party dynamics.
keeping negotiations focused and moving towards closure.
— Conflict resolution
We resolve disputes and diffuse tensions to:
protect value.
avoid escalation.
preserve essential relationships.
We work alongside your team,
to bring your project to success.
“After months of intense negotiation on one of the country’s first major power projects, the Deputy Minister of Energy called me in privately—just before signing. He looked at me and asked, ‘Would you advise us to sign this agreement?’
That question said everything. Despite negotiating hard for the investor, I had earned the Ministry’s trust. They knew I had pushed for a deal that was not just bankable—but also fair, balanced, and fully understood on both sides.”
— Tom Teerlynck
who brings us in
We work with organizations in the energy, water, transport, digital, social, and climate-resilient infrastructure sectors:
Infrastructure Developers & Investors
When structuring is delicate, negotiations grow complex, or conflict threatens value.
Governments & Public Authorities
When risk allocation is challenging, negotiations are complex, internal capacity is stretched, or conflicts arise.
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
When multi-stakeholder dynamics threaten project viability, or when tensions arise during construction or operations.
why clients trust us
— On-the-ground experience with global companies
Tom Teerlynck brings over 25 years of hands-on experience structuring and negotiating high-stakes, multi-party transactions:
USD 50+ billion in structured infrastructure deals
executive leadership roles at ACWA Power, TAQA and ENGIE
projects structured and negotiated in 30+ countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
“Having witnessed in person your masterful management
of very complex situations to drive outcomes,
I am glad you have decided to make
that know-how more widely available.”
— Founding Partner, Financial Advisory Firm
— Experience in leading exceptionally complex and large-scale multi-party projects
Explore four selected case studies highlighting Tom’s work in infrastructure PPPs.
Case study 1: Uzbekistan – strategic power market entry & multi-billion USD deal origination and development, with an initial value of USD 4 billion (ACWA Power).
Case study 2: Morocco – Khalladi wind farm – pioneering private wind energy in Morocco (ACWA Power)
Case study 3: Türkiye – a Mega Project under the umbrella of an Inter-Governmental Agreement, with a project value of up to USD 12 billion (TAQA).
Case study 4: Digital Infra in Central Asia – a first sustainable AI-ready data center in Tashkent (DataVolt).
See the ‘Who we are’ page for a full list of Tom’s reference projects.
— What sets us apart
Strong international deal structuring & risk allocation expertise.
Deep experience in complex multi-party negotiations & stakeholder alignment.
Conflict resolution and crisis navigation.
Commercial, financial, legal, technical and political fluency.
Cultural sensitivity.
Clear-eyed focus on unblocking complexity and driving resolution.
our method:
structured. focused. built for complexity.
We work across three dimensions—Problem, People, Process—and five phases to bring clarity and closure:
Diagnostic – assessment of core issues, misalignment and sensitivities.
Strategic Preparation – define your position, map stakeholders, assess behavioral dynamics, align your team, and develop a focused, adaptive strategy.
Process Design – determining a structured but flexible negotiation process.
Negotiation & Resolution – steer formal/informal discussions to closure.
Post-Negotiation Support – ensure follow-through and strengthen capability.
