Projects & Infrastructure: International

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.

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.