Projects & Energy
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Spotlight
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DLA Piper's team of lawyers in Singapore is recognised by the market for its project finance and development expertise across many jurisdictions in South-East Asia and South Asia, including recent matters in Indonesia, Cambodia and Bangladesh. The firm is active across an array of energy projects, including solar, hydrogen and LNG, as well as infrastructure mandates related to data centre development. The firm maintains an international client list, featuring the likes of DBS Bank, China Huadian and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
DLA Piper often advises on project finance and related M&A in Myanmar, led by Vincent Seah. The team regularly handles matters involving gas and renewable energy projects. The firm advised a consortium of TTCL and Sojitz Corporation on the development and financing of the 388 MW Ahlone LNG-to-power project in Myanmar.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Tenaga Nasional on its USD850 million bid for a portfolio of renewable assets in Australia, comprising solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA always give us their A team and are very client-focused."
"The team show an intimate understanding of the power landscape in Asia, as well as creativity in thinking out of the box."
"They are very responsive and deliver on time."
"They were flexible and quick to come to practical solutions for problems that were unusual and out of the ordinary. They're commercially minded as well."
"DLA always give us their A team and are very client-focused."
"The team show an intimate understanding of the power landscape in Asia, as well as creativity in thinking out of the box."
"They are very responsive and deliver on time."
"They were flexible and quick to come to practical solutions for problems that were unusual and out of the ordinary. They're commercially minded as well."
Notable Practitioners
Vincent Seah advises clients on renewable and non-renewable energy project development and financing across the region. He is particularly active on work involving Myanmar.
"Vincent is very service-oriented and is knowledgeable in his field of expertise."
"Vincent is such an asset to DLA in the commercial, technical and soft skills areas. He's an absolute joy to work with."
"Vincent is exceptional in his overall level of service, knowledge, experience, balanced views and commercial awareness."
"He has very good knowledge of his sector and a strong network with developers, governments and lenders. He's able to provide practical and out-of-the-box solutions in a power landscape in South-East Asia that is constantly in flux."