Construction: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
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Clifford Chance's Singapore construction law practice leverages its extensive global network and industry-specific knowledge to provide support to top-tier construction clients throughout the region. The department enjoys an excellent reputation for both contentious and non-contentious work across a range of sectors, including energy and infrastructure. The practice is well placed to represent clients in construction-related international arbitration and offers significant cross-border expertise across South-East Asia, as well as further afield, such as in Africa. It is also well placed to advise on the construction aspects of large-scale energy projects. Clients represented by the team include Webuild, Macquarie Capital and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance's Singapore office advised the ECAs and lenders in relation to the construction and operating period financing of the 1,022 MW Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance have exceptional knowledge about the market, which the client massively appreciates."
"Clifford Chance have a few star players. I think they are the leading team in the region. I feel they are the definitive ones."
"Clifford Chance have exceptional knowledge about the market, which the client massively appreciates."
"Clifford Chance have a few star players. I think they are the leading team in the region. I feel they are the definitive ones."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Buchanan heads Clifford Chance's Asia-Pacific construction practice and has notable expertise relating to the construction aspects of international energy projects, including EPC documentation.
"Matthew Buchanan is an exceptional construction lawyer who brings so much more to the table with his commercial and market awareness."
"Matthew is a good lawyer and an excellent transactional lawyer. He is a very good, lovely guy."
Paul Sandosham is especially busy with international arbitration in the energy sector, as well as local construction disputes.
"Paul Sandosham thinks one step ahead and recommends solutions that work well for us. Everything has been done well, from his responsiveness to his drafting."
"He stands out as a construction disputes lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Singapore