Projects & Infrastructure
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
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Milbank has a highly respected team of lawyers with impressive expertise that assists blue-chip sponsors in the financing and development of high-value power projects across the region. The team assists clients with clean energy and LNG mandates, on top of having a notable offering in conventional power work. It frequently acts on projects in South-East Asia, especially the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, and is also active on projects located in North America and Latin America. It has a strong presence in Hong Kong, servicing major lenders, such as Chinese state-owned enterprises, on matters across the region. The firm's offering in the region is also augmented by its South Korea-based team, offering expertise in high-profile project finance work.
Aled Davies in Tokyo, James Murray in Singapore, David Gartside in Seoul, Desiree Woo in Hong Kong and Shepard Liu in Beijing are key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Milbank represented the commercial lenders in connection with a project for an up to 120MW hyperscale data center located in West Java Province, Bekasi District, Indonesia.
- Milbank represented Asian Development Bank and the senior secured parties in connection with the financing and construction of the 600MW Monsoon Wind Power Project in southern Laos that feeds into Vietnam.
- Milbank advised the sponsors, including Total, Exxon Mobil, Santos and JX, on the financing of the development of an LNG plant and associated infrastructure in Papua New Guinea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank takes a calm, facilitative approach to matters. The lawyers are so knowledgeable around power projects and financings. As a firm, it is the go-to for us."
"Milbank's lawyers possess strong technical knowledge of the specific industries they serve, allowing them to understand and address complex technical and financial issues effectively."
"Milbank takes a calm, facilitative approach to matters. The lawyers are so knowledgeable around power projects and financings. As a firm, it is the go-to for us."
"Milbank's lawyers possess strong technical knowledge of the specific industries they serve, allowing them to understand and address complex technical and financial issues effectively."