Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Malaysia
Band 1
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Provided by Skrine
Skrine has an established track record of acting for variety of clients in the projects and infrastructure industry. We are actively involved in complex and high-profile developments in relation to commercial and residential property, infrastructure, power and industrial facilities.
We recognise the importance of continuous and focused support throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to completion. Our integrated team draws expertise from across the firm to provide full service capabilities at all stages of the project from the concession, financing, land acquisition and development, structuring, contract documentation, project management, compliance, regulatory and advisory services.
Our team combines practical experience, industry knowledge, and legal expertise to deliver focused and commercially strategic advice. We believe in working closely with our clients and their other advisors in order to facilitate successful project development and transactions.
Our experience spans an extensive range of projects such as the Pan Borneo Highway (Sarawak), projects in the Tun Razak Exchange, PETRONAS RAPID in Pengerang, the Port Dickson Power Station, and several large scale solar power plants. We have also been involved in a number of major transport infrastructure projects in the region including the development of airports, roads, railways, and ports. As was noted by Chambers Asia-Pacific, the team is “able to advise on large-scale transport infrastructure projects”.
Chambers Review
Skrine joins the top band of the ranking table this year. A prominent law firm in Malaysia noted for its wealth of oil and gas sector know-how, its team is highly effective in handling energy M&A transactions and regulatory issues, as well as advising on construction contracts. The team is also able to advise on large-scale transport infrastructure projects and is well placed to represent clients in projects-related disputes. Skrine frequently advises on cross-border matters. The firm's clients include Malaysia Airports Holdings and Repsol.
Work Highlights
- Skrine acted as lead counsel to Reach Energy in reaching a USD49 million debt settlement with Hong Kong's Super Racer Limited (SRL), with SRL becoming a 48.5% shareholder and making available a shareholder loan facility of up to USD5 million to the company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team always provides good advice and offers innovative and creative thinking on complicated matters."
"The team always provides good advice and offers innovative and creative thinking on complicated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Fariz Abdul Aziz is a partner based in Kuala Lumpur. He has particular strength in transactional and regulatory matters in the oil and gas sector.
"Fariz has excellent analytical skills and always gives well-reasoned arguments and solutions for complicated matters. He is well versed in the oil and gas industry and always provides creative solutions for clients."
Richard Khoo Boo Hin is an active projects and infrastructure lawyer in Malaysia. He advises developers on infrastructure projects relating to airport and highway developments. Also, he actively assists with solar farm projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
Skrine
Malaysia
Members
Provided by Skrine
Ashok Kumar Mahadev Ranai
Richard Khoo
Tatvaruban Subramaniam
Vijay Raj