Corporate & Finance (International Firms)

Herbert Smith Freehills has a market-leading legal team within the Malaysian market, offering significant expertise in cross-border transactions. The team is proficient in both project development and finance, regularly assisting leading domestic companies as well as international investors into Malaysia. The firm is especially active on transport and water infrastructure projects, as well as oil and gas, offshore energy, renewable energy and real estate projects. Herbert Smith Freehills is well placed to handle disputes in the energy space. The team is also regularly instructed by blue-chip international and Malaysian companies on cross-border deals, with a focus on M&A, joint ventures, capital markets, private equity and financings. The firm is also well equipped for Islamic finance and debt restructuring matters and is especially knowledgeable of the infrastructure, energy, finance and healthcare sectors.

"They provide sound advisory and are great counsel to work with."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised Tenaga Nasional in relation to the establishment of its 500 MW overseas renewable energy portfolio 'Vantage RE'. The project is valued at approximately at USD1 billion.

Peter Godwin stands out for his expertise in international arbitration and litigation, representing Malaysian and international conglomerates and government bodies in disputes relating to projects, land and tax law, among others. He is the firm's managing partner in Kuala Lumpur.

Glynn Cooper is based in Singapore and is regularly active on matters involving the energy sector in Malaysia. This includes transactional work relating to renewable energy platforms and oil and gas projects. "He is able to coordinate a team of lawyers fairly quickly to meet the requirements of our business." "He is aware of clients' needs and is able to pick up on issues."