Clifford Chance LLP, Projects & Energy | Chambers Global Profile

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance Singapore's high-calibre team is recommended for its experience in large power and infrastructure projects. The team is especially active on matters in the renewable energy space, including wind and solar, while also advising on the financing of LNG upstream and downstream projects. Clifford Chance leverages its comprehensive global network and impressive construction capabilities to provide support on project financing and development across the region and further afield. Clients include private and state-owned project sponsors, commercial lenders and ECAs.

Foreign Desk

Clifford Chance's Singapore office works in conjunction with its global teams to advise clients on matters in India, especially concerning M&A in the power sector. Melissa Ng is a key contact.

The firm also has considerable expertise in Malaysia's energy and infrastructure sector, advising on project finance and capital markets deals. Valerie Kong is a key contact.

The Singapore office is well known for advising foreign lenders on the development and financing of power projects in Vietnam, with particular experience in EPC contracts. The team assists both project companies and international lenders. Ross Howard is a key client contact for Vietnam work.

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Work Highlights

Clifford Chance advised the ECAs and lenders in relation to the construction and operating period financing of the 1,022MW Hai Long Offshore Wind Farm project in Taiwan.

Strengths

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The team has good coverage and is able to work seamlessly so that I can get my questions and issues solved promptly.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
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The breadth of expertise available to Clifford Chance was absolutely essential for a complex deal and greatly contributed to its success.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

The team has good coverage and is able to work seamlessly so that I can get my questions and issues solved promptly.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

The breadth of expertise available to Clifford Chance was absolutely essential for a complex deal and greatly contributed to its success.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ross Howard

Band 2

Ross Howard in Singapore has significant experience representing lenders in renewable power and petrochemical projects.

Ross is highly commercial and responsive with a calm and warm demeanour.

Ross Howard has an exceptional ability to understand complex issues and commercial implications, which allows him to provide real value-added advice in terms of protecting his client's interests.

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Matthew Buchanan

Band 3

Matthew Buchanan is best known for his advice on the construction and development of renewable and conventional energy projects. He earns particular praise for his expertise in wind energy projects.

He is an outstanding project development practitioner.

Matthew Buchanan is a very strong negotiator and is able to work through some of the most complex contracting issues. Matt was able to bring his extensive experience to some very bespoke situations.

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