Projects & Infrastructure
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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A&O Shearman has a leading project finance legal team with a broad network of offices across the Asia-Pacific region, including highly regarded teams in China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea. The team is particularly strong in South-East Asia, including standout offerings in Thailand and Vietnam. The firm is frequently instructed by lenders and sponsors on major energy and infrastructure projects, and active on LNG-to-power and renewable energy projects, as well as highway construction mandates. The team possesses solid expertise in the renewables and oil and gas sectors, and continues to maintain its distinguished record in handling nuclear mandates. It demonstrates expertise in projects located in South-East Asia and Australia, as well as the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. The firm's clients include major global financial institutions and regional project sponsors.
Sarah Wilson in Bangkok, Yvonne Ho and Sean Wang in Hong Kong and William McCormack in Singapore are the main points of contact for clients in their respective jurisdictions. Scott Neilson and Matthias Voss are key contacts in Tokyo and Henry Sohn is a key contact in Seoul. Duc Tran and Adam Moncrieff are key contacts in Ho Chi Minh City.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised the lenders on the financing of the RDMP Balikpapan Refinery Upgrade Project, Phase I, in Indonesia.
- A&O Shearman advised the lenders to CSN Mineração on the financing of the construction of an iron ore pellet feed production plant in Brazil.
- A&O Shearman acted as the legal counsel for the export credit agencies on the financing of the USD6 billion cracker and integrated polymers complex developed by QatarEnergy and CPChem in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is able to respond quickly to customer needs, grasp key issues in complex events and give appropriate legal analysis."
"Their legal expertise is complemented by diplomatic skills and excellent contacts. Whether partner or associate, there is always someone to respond to your requests swiftly and succinctly."
"The team is able to respond quickly to customer needs, grasp key issues in complex events and give appropriate legal analysis."
"Their legal expertise is complemented by diplomatic skills and excellent contacts. Whether partner or associate, there is always someone to respond to your requests swiftly and succinctly."