Department profile
A&O Shearman

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore


A&O Shearman

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman's Singapore office often advises on transactions in the mining and oil and gas industries, with notable activity across Asia-Pacific, including in Indonesia and Taiwan. The law firm is highlighted for its experience assisting with the sale and purchase of power assets, including in the renewable energy space. The team leverages its comprehensive regional footprint to advise state-owned entities and private sector clients on M&A and outbound investment. The practice in Singapore works closely with other offices in its international network to provide seamless cross-border coverage.

Foreign Desk

The firm's India desk is well regarded for the strength of its financing practice in the energy and mining sectors, regularly advising prominent Indian companies in this space. Scott Lovell is a key client contact for India-related work.

The firm regularly handles project finance and development work in Indonesia, as well as transactional matters, leveraging its association with Ginting & Reksodiputro in Jakarta. Scott Lovell and William McCormack are key contacts for the firm's Indonesia desk in Singapore.

The Singapore office also has a marked focus on the Malaysian market, with strong capabilities in financings, M&A and refinancings. It often represents local and global financiers, as well as Malaysian GLCs. Singapore-based James Mythen is a key point of contact for the Malaysia desk.

The Singapore team is adept at handling acquisitions as well as project development and financing relating to the Philippines. It is especially active on infrastructure projects and transactions in the energy sector. Jessica Lee is a key contact for the Philippines desk.

The firm has an excellent practice conversant with project development and financing that regularly acts for major investors and lenders on their energy projects in Vietnam. The Singapore office regularly represents foreign clients in inbound investments to Vietnam. William McCormack is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised EQT and Temasek on their USD1.5 billion divestment of their entire stake in O2 Power.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a long history and knowledge of the sector and global experience that draws from experience on projects outside of the region, as well as an ability to think outside the box.

    Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal
  • The team have very high attention to detail and technical proficiency. They are extremely attentive and hard-working and have unmatched knowledge and experience.

    Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam McCormack
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam McCormack

    William McCormack

    William McCormack has a longstanding reputation in the market as a leading project finance and development lawyer in Singapore.

    • William McCormack has been an important figure in Asia.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Scott Lovell
    Band 1Scott Lovell

    Scott Lovell

    Scott Lovell is an established figure in Singapore's legal market and is active on energy project financings across the region.
    • Scott is extremely responsive and commercial, with a wide range of experience and knowledge.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal

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