Projects & Infrastructure: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
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Milbank's Singapore office is exceptionally well-regardedfor itsadvice oncomplex power projects,particularly in Indonesia, as well as neighbouring jurisdictions such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam. The team is experienced in assisting with coal and gas fired plant development, as well as varied renewable power mandates. The firm maintains an impressive slate of lenders and sponsors as clients, who value the team's formidable capabilities in both finance and development. The practice is well placed to advise oninfrastructure-related mandates, as well as mining projects.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Milbank takes a calm, facilitative approach to matters. They are so knowledgeable around power projects and financings, as a firm, they are the go-to for us."
"The team understands not only the legal aspects, but also commercial aspects and the industry, thus enabling them to advise and negotiate better terms for our position."
"Milbank takes a calm, facilitative approach to matters. They are so knowledgeable around power projects and financings, as a firm, they are the go-to for us."
"The team understands not only the legal aspects, but also commercial aspects and the industry, thus enabling them to advise and negotiate better terms for our position."
Notable Practitioners
James Murray is particularly sought after as lenders' counsel on project financings, acting from the firm's Singapore office on matters across the region. He is especially praised for his Indonesia-related expertise.
We consider James to be a pre-eminent "go-to" lawyer for large scale and complex project financings, particularly in the Indonesian market.
"James Murray is very knowledgeable and is always open for discussion."
James Orme regularly advises lenders, as well as sponsors, on headline power projects in the region. He is particularly active on projects in Indonesia, as well as further afield.
"James Orme is a very impressive operator, he is very commercial and pragmatic. He gets the deal done."
"James Orme's breadth of experience across sectors and markets gives him an ability to draw from different regions and asset classes to find creative solutions."
Andrew Gibb is a special counsel in Milbank's Singapore office. He often advises banks and sponsors on the financing and development of power projects in Indonesia.
"Andrew Gibb is responsive, extremely helpful and a delight to work with."
Rosaline Yusman is special counsel in the firm's Singapore office. She leverages her expertise in project finance to represent domestic and international clients in sizeable power and energy projects throughout Asia.
"Rosaline Yusman displays very impressive client service and dedication to getting the deal done."
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