Band 1
Expertise Based Abroad
Expertise Based Abroad
About
Provided by James J Murray
Practice Areas
James Murray is a partner in Milbank’s Singapore office and a member of the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group. James regularly represents participants in the development and financing of large-scale infrastructure projects in the power (conventional and renewable), oil and gas, petrochemical and mining sectors, and also advises on M&A, acquisition financing and restructuring matters. He has extensive experience advising on large multi-source financings involving ECAs and multi-laterals. For over 20 years he has advised clients on an extensive range of projects throughout Asia, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and China.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
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.
James Murray operates from Milbank's Singapore office. He possesses extensive experience in project finance, often acting for major international lenders on infrastructure and power projects in Indonesia, including IPPs.
James Murray is based in Singapore and is reputed for his skills in assisting clients with project financing and development in the Philippines. Lenders and power companies seek him out for major oil and gas, power and renewable energy mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James is one of the best project finance lawyers I've worked with, and among the team, we felt that his performance in client negotiations was among the best we've ever seen. He also seemed to be an excellent manager."
"James always ensures, with his extensive experience and leadership, that our projects goes well. We cannot count how many times he's saved our projects."
"James has acted for us on some of the most complex structured finance transactions in Indonesia. His strong technical skills and ability to be creative are very valuable."
"I believe his legal ability is excellent, and perhaps essential, for us to successfully finalise the deal."
"James is one of the best project finance lawyers I've worked with, and among the team, we felt that his performance in client negotiations was among the best we've ever seen. He also seemed to be an excellent manager."
"James always ensures, with his extensive experience and leadership, that our projects goes well. We cannot count how many times he's saved our projects."
"James has acted for us on some of the most complex structured finance transactions in Indonesia. His strong technical skills and ability to be creative are very valuable."
"I believe his legal ability is excellent, and perhaps essential, for us to successfully finalise the deal."