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Latham & Watkins LLP

Projects & Infrastructure

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Projects & Infrastructure - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a sophisticated region-wide project finance and development practice drawing from offices in Singapore, Japan and Korea, as well as the firm's wider global network. It has extensive experience advising on multibillion-dollar oil and gas, power and mining projects. In particular, the practice has noteworthy expertise in LNG and new energy projects. The team is especially renowned for projects located in South-East Asia and those involving Australia and the USA. Its key clients include ECAs, development banks and blue-chip energy companies. The firm also assists clients on natural resources and transport-related infrastructure mandates. The firm maintains a strong reputation for advising on complex and novel transactions.

Notable practitioners

Don Stokes is a key contact in Singapore, while Stephen McWilliams is a key contact in Tokyo and Singapore.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised the sponsor and borrower on a USD600 million project refinancing in connection with the Dhamra LNG Terminal project in Odisha, India.

Strengths

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  • They are well-experienced, dedicated and excellent negotiators representing clients.

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  • Latham & Watkins are recognised as a top law firm in the industry, with a wide international network and a large number of experienced lawyers.

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