Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Spotlight
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+65 6507 3600Chambers Review
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is a notable firm with a strong footprint in the oil and gas industry. The practice acts for sponsors, borrowers and lenders on work ranging from project finance and acquisition finance to refinancings and restructurings. It offers considerable experience on mandates across the region, especially in Indonesia, and also in India. Sritex, Deutsche Bank and Mizuho Corporate Bank are key clients of the firm.
The Singapore team often advises clients on financings in the Indonesian market, led by Jamie Thomas. The group is especially well versed in project finance, including loan restructuring and acquisition finance, assisting both Indonesian and foreign entities. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Sritex Group on its USD1.8 billion debt restructuring process.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn advised MedcoEnergi on the restructuring and refinancing of existing reserve-based lending facilities to establish a USD420 million six-year secured RBL facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are excellent and thrive even under immense pressure. There are very good practitioners in the team."
"They have deep understanding in commercial issues and are very responsive when it is needed."
"The team are excellent and thrive even under immense pressure. There are very good practitioners in the team."
"They have deep understanding in commercial issues and are very responsive when it is needed."
Notable Practitioners
Jamie Thomas acts for corporate clients, notably those in the energy space, on high-value cross-border lending including project finance, alongside restructuring matters. He is particularly knowledgeable on matters involving Indonesia.
"Jamie is passionate about what he does; he is super experienced and a great adviser. He knows the law extremely well and he anticipates issues."
"Jamie has been in the region for years and is known to be technically excellent and great at finding creative solutions to complex issues."