Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
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A&O Shearman has a leading legal team in the Malaysian market, which draws upon its international network to provide a broad offering to high-profile clients. The firm acts from its Singapore office, with particular expertise in the oil and gas, power, renewable energy, telecoms and infrastructure spheres. The team regularly advises top-name domestic companies, including GLCs and financial institutions, on project financing, disputes, acquisitions and development. The firm often advises Malaysian clients on outbound issues in this sector. Clients include Edra Power Holdings, CIMB and MEASAT. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
James Mythen in Singapore is a key point of contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- The firm continued to represent BG Exploration and Production India and Reliance Industries in a London-seated arbitration regarding oil and gas production sharing contracts. The issues in dispute include cost recovery, profit sharing, auditing and the taxes, cess and royalties payable to the government.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always clued in and on the ball, and they work on the technical and commercial aspects in addition to the legal aspects. The team has strong overall coverage from the partner, senior associate as well as associate levels."
"The team are always clued in and on the ball, and they work on the technical and commercial aspects in addition to the legal aspects. The team has strong overall coverage from the partner, senior associate as well as associate levels."