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Linklaters

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Projects & Energy - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Linklaters is well-versed in the financing and development of oil and gas, infrastructure and power projects across the region. The firm leverages a highly-reputed global projects team that collaborates to assist ECAs, commercial banks and sponsors with complex cross-border mandates. Its Singapore team works closely with the firm's network of offices across the Asia-Pacific region including Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Foreign Desk

Linklaters has a well-established practice acting on high-value, India-related acquisitions in the energy and projects sectors. The Singapore office is especially active on transactions in the Indian renewable energy sector. Philip Badge is a key contact for the India desk.

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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised the Asian Development Bank as lender in respect of a loan facility to Ayala Corporation for the establishment of an e-mobility ecosystem in the Philippines.

Strengths

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  • We need a firm with very deep knowledge of the jurisdiction we operate in. We also need a firm with a team that has all the resources to jump in. They tick these boxes.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

  • Linklaters has very good market knowledge as a law firm and excellent lawyers with in-depth experience in all aspects of international transactions.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • John Maxwell
    John Maxwell

    John Maxwell

    John Maxwell heads Linklaters' energy and infrastructure group in Asia, working from Singapore, and is held in high regard by sources for his experience in project financing.

    • John is a very senior, experienced partner, and his experience is quite unparalleled. He brings that extra fun to transactions with his big, colourful personality.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

    • John really takes his clients seriously and tries to understand the challenges we are facing. He genuinely wants to serve the client in the best way he can.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Xylia Sim
    Xylia Sim

    Xylia Sim

    Xylia Sim is active advising lenders and investors on projects, especially in the renewables space.

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  • Philip Badge
    Philip Badge

    Philip Badge

    Philip Badge in Linklaters' Singapore office remains a leading figure in the projects and energy market, boasting a strong reputation for his cross-border and domestic lending expertise. He is sought out for his advice by banks and has additional experience in acquisition mandates. He is well equipped to handle work involving India.

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