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Latham & Watkins LLP

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore


Latham & Watkins LLP

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins' Singapore office handles high-profile power and oil and gas mandates across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm is highly experienced with both traditional and renewable energy projects and is a trusted adviser to commercial banks, sponsors and export credit agencies on complex project financings and refinancings, especially those involving Indonesia. The firm is also highly valued for advice on headline infrastructure project development matters.

Foreign Desk

he Singapore office at Latham & Watkins has particular expertise in relation to energy and infrastructure work involving India, including transactional matters. Rajiv Gupta is a key contact.

The Singapore office at Latham & Watkins regularly advises on the financing and development of power projects in Indonesia. Stephen McWilliams is a key contact for the firm's Indonesia desk.

Latham & Watkins' team in Singapore combines with other regional offices to handle the financing and development of energy and transportation projects in the Philippines. Don Stokes is a key contact.

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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  • Latham & Watkins provides practical suggestions to tailor the client's necessity with the prevailing market practice.

    Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal
  • They are well-experienced, dedicated and excellent negotiators representing clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stephen P McWilliams
    Band 1Stephen P McWilliams

    Stephen P McWilliams

    Stephen McWilliams is a well-established project finance and development lawyer in the region, acting from the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.
  • Band 4Don Stokes
    Band 4Don Stokes

    Don Stokes

    Don Stokes in Singapore has a long-established practice for power and infrastructure project financing and development, with noteworthy Vietnam expertise.
    • Don Stokes and the team are well-connected throughout the industry and up to date with all recent developments. They are also up to speed with all regulatory changes.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal
    • Don prioritises client needs, offers strategic advice and builds long-term relationships. He understands what we need and the goals we are trying to achieve, making him really easy to work with.

      Projects & Infrastructure: International respondentGlobal

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