Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 1
Contact number
+852 2842 4888Chambers Review
Linklaters frequently represents Chinese and international lenders and sponsors in project financings across Asia, from India and Pakistan through Vietnam and Indonesia to Hong Kong and Taiwan. The law firm is identified for expertise in power projects and an extensive international network that enables the team to advise on complex cross-border transactions. It also acts on headline infrastructure projects relating to natural resources, travel and communications, and demonstrates additional strength handling the development of international projects in the resorts and entertainment sphere. The firm counts Agricultural Bank of China, China Light & Power and the Silk Road Fund among its key clients.
The Hong Kong-based team of Linklaters is consistently involved in some of Vietnam's leading power projects on behalf of major international financial institutions and corporates. The team is well connected in the jurisdiction and region, and familiar with the Vietnamese government.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised a consortium of regional and international lenders on the USD480 million financing of the Jeonnam 1 offshore wind farm project located in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very big team with members providing regional coverage. They have the knowledge and resources to support transactions in different countries."
"They have committed partners and teams with the best experience in the market."
"They have a very big team with members providing regional coverage. They have the knowledge and resources to support transactions in different countries."
"They have committed partners and teams with the best experience in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Ji Xiaohui is a market-leading project finance lawyer with enviable expertise in cross-border infrastructure and energy-related loan facilities in Asia. She is especially active on LNG and wind farm projects, but she also handles mining industry mandates.
"Ms Ji leads an incredible team and always stays grounded and focused on the real issues."
"She has exceptional commercial sense."
Wang Jianbin is a counsel who is active on a range of project development mandates, acting for both companies and banks. He is notably active on project financing mandates in the LNG and renewable energy space.
Fu Ying has a growing reputation in the market. She is particularly noted for her expertise in project financing involving the renewable energy sector, including the wind farm and solar power sectors.
"She is extremely knowledgeable about the offshore wind sector. She is very detailed and very professional."
"Her technical skills and knowledge of complex structures are very strong. She is also extremely committed and has a high level of commercial awareness."