Band 3
Foreign Expert
Expertise Based Abroad
About
Provided by Ben Thompson
Practice Areas
Ben Thompson serves clients on project development and financing throughout Asia and has advised both sponsors and lenders on a number of the highest profile and award-winning power and infrastructure projects in the region, with a particular focus on renewables.
Ben has advised on projects in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Mongolia. Deal highlights include the Lotus wind power project in Vietnam; the Myingyan IPP (Myanmar's first internationally tendered power project); the Nam Ngiep 1, Theun Hinboun, and Nam Ngum 3 hydropower projects in Laos PDR; and the Jawa 1 LNG-to-power project in Indonesia (the first LNG-to-power project in the Asia Pacific region).
Ben is particularly experienced in advising MLA and DFI lenders on projects, including ADB, IFC, AIIB, JICA, DEG, and others.
Chambers Review
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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.
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.
Ben Thompson in Singapore advises both lenders and sponsors on the financing and development of a variety of projects in Myanmar. His focus includes oil and gas, power and renewable energy mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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