Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Chambers Review
White & Case's Singapore team provides oil and gas majors and key regional lenders with sound advice on the development of power projects and petrochemical facilities. The firm is well regarded for advice relating to renewable project development, as well as transport infrastructure projects. White & Case in Singapore taps into industry expertise housed across its impressive global network. The firm's clientele includes leading export credit agencies and commercial banks, as well as project sponsors, with examples such as the Asian Development Bank, RATCH and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners.
White & Case's team in Singapore has expertise in handling projects and energy matters in Indonesia, including project finance and development. For example, White & Case advised Lotte Chemical on the financing and development of a petrochemical complex in Indonesia. Tim Fourteau is a key contact.
The team is also well placed to handle projects and energy work in the Philippines. Its expertise includes the development of transportation, infrastructure and power projects. It advised FLOW Digital Infrastructure on a joint venture with AyalaLand to develop carrier-neutral data centres across the Philippines. Matthew Osborne is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Saudi Aramco on its heads of agreement with Sinopec to build a refinery and petrochemical project in Fujian Province, China.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I think they are one of the more detail-oriented and commercially minded teams I've ever worked with."
"They have an extensive international network that can dig out precedents to issues at short notice. This makes them a very valuable asset."
"When looking at new markets you need someone who can dig into the details and translate the risks and benefits - they did quite well across the board."
"They consistently field teams that are able to produce high-quality work that I can easily extract and disseminate to the commercial team. They know all of our precedent transactions better than I do."
"We receive strong support through quick responses and helpful advice from the team."
"I think they are one of the more detail-oriented and commercially minded teams I've ever worked with."
"They have an extensive international network that can dig out precedents to issues at short notice. This makes them a very valuable asset."
"When looking at new markets you need someone who can dig into the details and translate the risks and benefits - they did quite well across the board."
"They consistently field teams that are able to produce high-quality work that I can easily extract and disseminate to the commercial team. They know all of our precedent transactions better than I do."
"We receive strong support through quick responses and helpful advice from the team."
Notable Practitioners
Fergus Smith focuses on energy and infrastructure project development and financing in the region, including in Taiwan and Korea. He has a particular focus on offshore wind projects, in addition to solar.
"He does his research and gets a sense of what works in a new market, presents this well and helps guide decisions."
"He's very knowledgeable about offshore wind practices in the region. He's also very commercially driven, with the ability to understand the big picture and not only legal matters."
"He has an impressive ability to give reliable, clearly articulated and pragmatic advice on almost any topic surrounding a transaction. Fergus has become the litmus test for bankability on any challenging legal matter."
Matthew Osborne's practice is focused on transactional and project development matters across the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on renewable energy and transportation projects.
Saul Daniel in Singapore is co-head of White & Case's energy group in Asia-Pacific. He is a strong adviser on both the financing and development of various power projects, often in cooperation with the firm's global network of offices. He is regularly mandated on project development and financing in the oil and gas sector.
"He's a workhorse who is incredibly knowledgeable on a variety of topics and very proactive in his guidance, ensuring that we stay on track."
"He never misses a beat and continues to deliver, regardless of the pressures of the counterparties and commercial team."
Tim Fourteau is recognised in Singapore's legal market for his activity on oil and gas and power mandates across the region. He is particularly well equipped to handle matters involving Indonesia.
"Tim has proven to be incredibly versatile and is truly an asset. His advice is catered to the specific client in very niche ways. He is efficient and able to manage a multitude of matters."
"One can easily notice Tim's enthusiasm and friendliness. It is very comfortable to work with him as he is smart and always pours his best effort into the project."
"He is very knowledgeable, proactive and highly client-oriented. We really appreciate that he is driven to move deals forward and gives a lot of constructive advice."
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