Projects & Infrastructure
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Contact number
+852 2825 8888Chambers Review
Clifford Chance is a highly sought-after lenders' legal counsel for many ECAs and development and commercial banks seeking assistance with regional project financing mandates across Asia-Pacific. It is also well placed to serve regional project sponsors. The firm has an impressive track record on energy projects, including those in the power, petrochemical, and oil and gas sectors. It has noted expertise regarding renewables and infrastructure projects, assisting clients on significant wind farm, mining, railway and urban infrastructure projects. The firm has highly experienced teams across the region, including those in the Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo offices. Clifford Chance serves on many high-profile mandates in East Asia, South-East Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe.
Nicholas Wong and Ross Howard in Singapore, Maggie Lo in Hong Kong and Hans Menski in Tokyo are key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for China Harbour Engineering, as sponsor, on the development of a non-integrated LNG receiving terminal project in Sri Lanka, including an FSRU situated offshore Kerawalapitiya and mooring facility together with an offshore and onshore pipeline.
- Clifford Chance acted as lenders' counsel to a syndicate of international commercial banks in relation to a USD2.17 billion facility for San Miguel Corporation, in order to finance the land development works for the New Manila International Airport in the Philippines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance have very strong ability to handle complex matters. They have a big working team to cover different regions, which can give us full advice on the cases."
"They can provide solutions, think outside of the box and explain legal and financial matters to a wide range of audiences."
"The team were very knowledgeable about key issues and were able to advise lenders based on a strong breadth of knowledge."
"Clifford Chance have very strong ability to handle complex matters. They have a big working team to cover different regions, which can give us full advice on the cases."
"They can provide solutions, think outside of the box and explain legal and financial matters to a wide range of audiences."
"The team were very knowledgeable about key issues and were able to advise lenders based on a strong breadth of knowledge."