
Chambers Review
Mayer Brown's respected power and infrastructure legal arm advises on a variety of cross-border projects, offering notable expertise in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. It demonstrates particular expertise assisting banks with the financing of overseas development projects, such as transport infrastructure and tourist attractions. It also shows expertise assisting clients with development projects within the tech sphere. The firm excels in power, petrochemical and telecommunications projects in Myanmar, Pakistan and Indonesia. It is noted for experience in hydropower, as well as temporary power plant projects, and is active advising on oil and gas-related matters. The firm represents both lenders and sponsors in project financing and development, with especially strong experience acting for multinationals.
Hallam Chow in Hong Kong, Rupert Burrows in Tokyo, and Nathan Dodd and Ben Thompson in Singapore are key contacts for the group.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown advised the Asian Development Bank on a USD200 million financing for China Water Affairs Group to improve waste water management.
- Mayer Brown represented MISC Offshore as borrower in obtaining a USD1.5 billion bridge loan for the construction of the Mero 3 FPSO in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown is thorough in its advice and responsive, providing commercially-driven solutions."
"The team always provided their legal advice in a very timely fashion, and the substance of their legal analysis and advice was well founded, persuasive and easy to understand."
"The team is experienced in handling finance documents, prompt in responding to client needs, and able to assist the client in managing risk."
"Mayer Brown is thorough in its advice and responsive, providing commercially-driven solutions."
"The team always provided their legal advice in a very timely fashion, and the substance of their legal analysis and advice was well founded, persuasive and easy to understand."
"The team is experienced in handling finance documents, prompt in responding to client needs, and able to assist the client in managing risk."