Projects & Infrastructure: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 4
Email address
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+65 6922 2233About
Provided by Mayer Brown LLP
Mayer Brown has one of the strongest combined domestic and cross-border infrastructure groups, with lawyers in the Americas, Europe and Asia who advise on the full range of infrastructure transactions.
We help clients with:
- Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships – projects involving public and private entities related to the design, construction, financing, operation and/or maintenance of existing or new infrastructure assets
- Infrastructure Financing/Projects – financing and development of new infrastructure projects
- Infrastructure Funds – formation of the infrastructure funds that invest in these assets and most any other infrastructure-related activity
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together teams of lawyers in such areas as finance and securitization, government regulatory, corporate and securities, real estate, tax, private equity and infrastructure funds to serve the range of client needs in this area. Our functionality and flexibility allows us to mobilize an experienced and integrated team anywhere in the world.
Chambers Review
Mayer Brown's team in Singapore especially excels in power projects in Myanmar and Vietnam, as well as elsewhere throughout South and South-East Asia. The firm is noted for its experience in wind power, as well as solar power plant projects. The practice is often active advising on oil and gas-related matters, including LNG. Mayer Brown represents both lenders and sponsors in project financing and development, with especially strong experience acting for multinationals. Key clients of the firm include China Light and Power, SK Gas and the Asian Development Bank.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised ADB, EFA and JICA on the USD247 million project financing of the 144 MW Lotus wind farm in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very supportive legal counsel who are really good at communicating and coordinating with other parties to handle matters."
"They are always able to provide adequate information and thorough analysis on time, with a very committed team that can handle challenging situations with subtlety while protecting lenders' interests."
"On-time, clear, specific, practical and actionable advice was delivered by Mayer Brown, which is what we look for in a law firm."
"They are very quick in responding and their service is high quality."
"They are very supportive legal counsel who are really good at communicating and coordinating with other parties to handle matters."
"They are always able to provide adequate information and thorough analysis on time, with a very committed team that can handle challenging situations with subtlety while protecting lenders' interests."
"On-time, clear, specific, practical and actionable advice was delivered by Mayer Brown, which is what we look for in a law firm."
"They are very quick in responding and their service is high quality."
Notable Practitioners
Ben Thompson is based in Singapore and has strong expertise as a project finance lawyer. He frequently represents lenders, developers and sponsors, including in the Myanmar market.
"He provides practical advice on unique and complex issues in emerging markets and is a great lawyer to work with."
"Ben is highly responsive, knowledgeable and helpful."
"Ben's advice on project and loan documentation has been to the point and practical, and he strives hard to find a balance in negotiations without compromising his client's interests."
"Ben has provided an excellent legal representation to lenders in our project. His experience and ability to understand the circumstances of the project have been invaluable."