Chambers Review
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Projects & Infrastructure - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons has established legal teams across Australia and Greater China offering international and PRC law capabilities, with particular strength in Chinese outbound transactions for major multinationals and state-owned enterprises. The firm is frequently instructed by developers and sponsors on large energy and infrastructure projects. It has notable experience spanning PPP and BOT projects, and is active on projects in South-East Asia, the Middle East and South America.
Strengths
The team handles difficult situations with professionalism and efficiency.
King & Wood Mallesons has a broad team with large bench of match-fit partners and deep teams of associates and lawyers. It also has strong relationships with lenders and a pragmatic approach.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised a syndicate of international banks, led by Bank of China and ING, on the PRC law aspects of its approximately USD3.9 billion financing for the development of a nationwide 4G and 5G telecommunications network in the Philippines.
King & Wood Mallesons advised AirTrunk in obtaining multi-currency, sustainability-linked debt financing of AUD4.6 billions to refinance AirTrunk’s existing debt facilities.
Notable practitioners
Joanne Crew and Jeff Clark in Melbourne, Claire Rogers in Sydney and Tian Wenjing in Beijing are key contacts.