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

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 and digital infrastructure. The team acts for both global and Philippine clients and particularly draws on expertise from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices.

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills is active on a suite of power, oil and gas, and TMT legal matters in the Philippines, working closely with the firm's corporate and finance departments to offer comprehensive expertise in project financing and related contractual matters. The team is significantly active on matters relating to renewable power, including wind, solar and hydropower. The firm's clients include major Philippine and international energy sector clients, as well as financial institutions. The team leverages its regional offices, including Singapore and Sydney.

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 offers assistance with large-scale transactions and focuses on the international aspects of projects, infrastructure and energy deals in the Philippines. The team comprises of project experts with experience spanning multiple jurisdictions and provides guidance to sponsors, financial institutions and companies in the energy, resources, mining and telecommunications industries.

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 legal matters related to energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. 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.