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Our Singapore team has extensive experience in project development, project financing and corporate transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector, with more specialized lawyers in more places in the world than any other law firm. We advise both financial institutions, corporations, funds and governments on cross-border investments, divestments and financings in the sector. Our focus is to deliver to clients advice that is integrated and practical, rooted in our deep understanding derived from many decades of operating as a full service firm in the local markets. We achieved this by working as one team across multiple jurisdictions for each project. As the transition towards clean energy accelerates, our energy and infrastructure lawyers are at the forefront, informed by their extensive experience in both renewable and traditional energy. Guided by our clients' commercial objectives, we have established a reputation for advising on complex, innovative and first-of-its-kind work in a number of new sectors such hydrogen and carbon capture.


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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

4
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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie's Singapore projects and infrastructure group works in tandem with the finance team to support major energy multinationals and lenders on project development and financings. The firm handles both conventional and renewable power mandates, including hydropower, solar and wind projects. Baker McKenzie offers notable experience in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, working alongside its offices in each jurisdiction. The practice regularly advises project development companies, as well as sponsors and regional lenders.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised PT Vale Indonesia on the development and project financing of an LNG-powered nickel smelter project in Sulawesi, Indonesia together with Taiyuan Iron & Steel and Shandong Xinhai Technology. 

Strengths

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The firm is proactive in managing the ecosystem of stakeholders, keeping in mind the overall structure of the deal while protecting our position as a client's advisor.

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Baker McKenzie is a very sophisticated firm that understands our business needs and is able to tailor their legal advice accordingly. We have come to depend on them for our business legal needs.

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Andrew Zaw
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Andrew Zaw
4
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Andrew Zaw has a wealth of experience handling project financing across the Asia-Pacific region, often advising banks and financial services clients.

Andrew understands the market context well and has built in provisions effectively to ensure the smooth running of the project. He translates his advice into practical guidance.

Andrew is a gem. He is able to help us navigate through complex financing issues, thanks to his extensive financing experience.

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