Projects & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Thailand
Band 3
Email address
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+66 2 636 3282About
Provided by DFDL
DFDL has an outstanding reputation in the development of major energy, mining and infrastructure projects in the Mekong Region, South Asia, the Middle East and beyond.
We have advised on innovative projects and firsts for the region in project financings and other limited and non-recourse structures, securitizations and other receivables-based financing structures and hybrid structures, including:
- Power generation projects employing both fossil and non-fossil fuel generation (dual fuel, simple cycle, combined cycle, co-generation plants, wind farms and hydropower) including integrated gas-to-power projects;
- Concession based projects (such as BOOT/BOO, PPP and other governmental agreements);
- Oil and gas fields
- Pipelines and transmission lines
- FSOs and FPSOs, including all related shipping and handling issues and FSO conversions and related shipping finance;
- Mine development;
- Port development;
- Multilateral and ECA supported financings;
- Major M&A transactions (including private equity investments), takeovers and IPOs; and
- Commercial dispute resolution (including international arbitration).
Chambers Review
DFDL is a regional law firm with experience in major renewable energy projects, including hydro, solar and wind power. The firm holds additional expertise in oil and gas, as well as rail infrastructure developments. The projects team regularly advises on EPC contracts and concession agreements, as well as acquisitions. It advises a full range of international and domestic sponsors, lenders and project developers. The firm is especially notable for its substantial regional practice, leveraging its extensive network to advise on projects in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. DFDL counts the likes of Pan Orient Energy, Lao-China Power Investment and Ardian among its clientele.
Work Highlights
- DFDL represented Sinohydro (Hong Kong) Holding in relation to the development of a 770 MW mainstream hydropower project, with the objective of selling its output to EGAT.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Regionally, I believe the firm to be strong. It is well able to handle sophisticated and complex matters. DFDL also fields teams with relevant skill sets, including local languages and expertise."
"Regionally, I believe the firm to be strong. It is well able to handle sophisticated and complex matters. DFDL also fields teams with relevant skill sets, including local languages and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Audray Souche typically represents domestic and international parties in sizeable matters relating to project financing, acquisitions and development in Thailand and the CLMV region. Her expertise includes renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects.
"Audray is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who knows how to negotiate to a conclusion that all sides can accept. Her interaction with clients and opposing counsel is very positive and effective."