Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (Expertise Based Abroad) | Asia-Pacific

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a dedicated projects group with deep experience advising on large transport and power mandates in the Philippines. The firm is a favoured legal counsel for an impressive portfolio of clients, including key local sponsors and public sector agencies, as well as private equity investors. It advises on a wide range of projects-related matters, including development, financing and construction. The team also assists with the acquisition of companies in the power and infrastructure industries, as well as joint ventures and related disputes. The team led out of Hong Kong earns market recognition, especially for the inclusion of Philippines-nationals that can advise its international and domestic clientele on Philippines-specific issues. SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 and PLDT are notable clients of the firm.

Milbank represents prominent sponsors, international banks and projects companies in the legal aspects of development and financing across the Philippines. The firm is sought out for advice on EPC contracts and regulatory obligations. It is especially active on coal, renewable energy and oil and gas matters, as well as telecommunications infrastructure. The team acts for both global and Philippine clients and particularly draws on expertise from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices. GNPower Dinginin, PLDT and Aboitiz Power feature among the firm's impressive client roster.

Latham & Watkins has a market-leading team of lawyers for Philippines mandates, with impressive project development and financing expertise in the energy sector. The firm is a popular choice for foreign and domestic sponsors and lenders on headline power projects, including coal and LNG projects, as well as transportation infrastructure. Its practice in this space is led from the firm's Tokyo office, with assistance from other regional and global offices, such as Singapore and London. Its clientele includes Meralco PowerGen, San Buenaventura Power and San Miguel.

Pinsent Masons provides authoritative legal counsel on PPP and build-operate-transfer infrastructure projects in the Philippines, with expertise across concession issues, contracting and joint development arrangements. The firm also houses noteworthy renewable power sector expertise, as well as LNG. It counts international corporates, financial institutions and state-owned entities among its clients. The team regularly advises on the financing for project development from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices.

A&O Shearman has significant expertise in project finance in the Philippines, backed by deep familiarity with the power and infrastructure sectors. It handles a wide range of issues including project financing, investment and acquisition mandates for borrowers and developers. Its clients include heavyweight investors and energy companies. The team draws on its regional offices for Philippines matters, including Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. Clients include Dito Telecommunity and Aboitiz InfraCapital. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

King & Spalding is well placed to advise international clients on M&A within the Philippines energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as handling LNG project development. Its lawyers are additionally well placed to assist with arbitration in the energy sector. The firm combines its international teams together on Philippines matters, including its Singapore office.

White & Case has notable experience advising international entities on project development and financing in the Philippines, with a focus on transportation infrastructure, data centre and renewable energy legal matters. The firm also advises on projects-related disputes as well as on energy sector joint ventures. Its Singapore team often leads Philippines-focused work, with assistance from its other bases across the Asia-Pacific region. Clients include RATCH and FLOW Digital Infrastructure.