Projects & Energy | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman is a global player with extensive experience of project finance and development, including advising on concession and power purchase agreements, project finance, and energy sector DCM and ECM deals, as well as project procurement and asset acquisitions. The firm is particularly active on renewable energy projects, including hydro, solar and wind energy, alongside gas projects and transport infrastructure developments. The projects and energy team is well versed in concession, power purchase and other project agreements. Attorneys on the team regularly advise leading Thai and international financial institutions and project sponsors, especially on outbound projects into neighbouring countries, such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie has an impressive practice that offers considerable strength across the region in project finance and development. The team assists leading developers, contractors, sponsors and financial institutions with key domestic and regional mandates, including oil and gas, renewable energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects. Its lawyers also often handle PPP projects in the transportation space. The projects and energy outfit acts on several Thai domestic projects, as well as outbound matters, especially in Vietnam. It leverages its global network to advise on cross-border mandates. Clients include Bangkok Bank, RATCH and Gulf Energy Development.

Chandler MHM boasts a long-established team advising Thai and international clients, including market-leading lenders, sponsors and project companies, on oil and gas, infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Areas of focus for the team in the renewables sector include solar, wind and hydropower. As well as advising on Thailand-based projects, the team handles matters in Vietnam and Laos. The department is able to provide regional expertise through the firm's association with the Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto. The team has US and Thai-qualified lawyers. Clients include Kasikornbank, Export-Import Bank of Thailand and Trafigura.

Linklaters is a magic circle firm with vast experience in handling all stages of projects, including financing, acquisition and development. The team assists both sponsors and lenders with major inbound and outbound projects, representing leading Thai and international clients. The lawyers are renowned for their handling of transportation PPP projects, as well as renewable energy, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. The team is active on projects in neighbouring jurisdictions, including Vietnam and Laos. The firm also works closely with its Singapore and Hong Kong offices on a number of its projects. RATCH, Global Power Synergy and Krung Thai Bank are among the clients advised by Linklaters.

Hunton Andrews Kurth offers significant experience representing financial institutions, private companies and public organisations in power project developments and financings, as well as M&A and joint ventures. The team acts on solar and wind energy projects, as well as oil and gas. Its team includes lawyers qualified in the USA and Thailand. Lawyers at the firm are instructed on projects both in Thailand and across the region, including in Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines. Banpu, Quezon Power (Philippines) and United Overseas Bank are key clients.

Weerawong C&P is a full-service law firm with considerable expertise in PPP projects relating to rail, road, airport and port infrastructure developments in Thailand, particularly on behalf of government entities. It also advises leading Thai companies on transactions in the renewable energy sector, leveraging the firm's impressive corporate department. Furthermore, it draws on its strong dispute resolution offering to advise on disputes arising in this sector. The Department of Highways, Global Power Synergy and Altervim are clients of Weerawong C&P.

DFDL is a regional law firm with experience in major renewable energy projects, including hydro, solar and wind power. The firm holds additional expertise in oil and gas, as well as rail infrastructure developments. The projects team regularly advises on EPC contracts and concession agreements, as well as acquisitions. It advises a full range of international and domestic sponsors, lenders and project developers. The firm is especially notable for its substantial regional practice, leveraging its extensive network to advise on projects in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and the Philippines. DFDL counts the likes of Pan Orient Energy, Lao-China Power Investment and Ardian among its clientele.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a strong renewable energy practice in Bangkok, supplemented by expertise in oil and gas, power and infrastructure projects. The firm is especially well positioned to assist leading Thai and international banks and funds with project financing and energy sector acquisitions. The team has strong knowledge of matters surrounding wind and solar energy projects, and often works in conjunction with its Singapore office.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a well-regarded projects and energy practice that acts for energy and infrastructure companies on M&A, development and financing. The firm is well placed to advise on project documents, including EPC, concession and power supply agreements. The team handles cross-border transactions relating to mining, oil and gas, solar and port development projects. Some of the key clients of the firm are Amarenco Asia Pacific, Rojana Power and Alpha Fine Chemicals.