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Milbank LLP

Projects & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Singapore


Milbank LLP

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Projects & Energy - Singapore

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank's Singapore office is exceptionally well-regarded for its advice on complex power projects, particularly in Indonesia, as well as neighbouring jurisdictions such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam. The team is experienced in assisting with coal and gas fired plant development, as well as varied renewable power mandates. The firm maintains an impressive slate of lenders and sponsors as clients, who value the team's formidable capabilities in both finance and development. The practice is well placed to advise on infrastructure-related mandates, as well as mining projects.

Foreign Desk

Milbank has a well-established practice frequently involved in financing large, multi-sourced projects in Indonesia, representing international financiers and Indonesian project developers. James Murray is a key contact.

Milbank in Singapore often handles work in the energy sector relating to Malaysia, including project finance and development, as well as transactional matters. James Murray is a key contact.

The firm's Singapore office has experience advising on a range of projects and energy matters in the Philippines, with strong expertise in project development pertaining to power projects. James Murray is a key contact.

Milbank’s Singapore team boasts extensive experience advising on the Indian market on project development, financing and transactional mandates across a variety of energy and infrastructure sectors, such as renewables and telecoms. John Dewar is a key contact.

Work Highlights

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  • Milbank acted as international counsel to Supreme Energy Muara Laboh in connection with the development and financing of the expansion phase of the Muara Laboh Geothermal Power Project in Indonesia.

Strengths

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  • The Milbank team demonstrated a very solution-oriented approach to what was a very challenging first-of-a-kind transaction.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Milbank's team is professional, thorough and can represent and negotiate on lenders' positions very well in complex transactions.

    Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James J Murray
    Band 1James J Murray

    James J Murray

    James Murray is particularly sought after as lenders' counsel on project financings, acting from the firm's Singapore office on matters across the region. He is especially praised for his Indonesia-related expertise.
    • James has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects and project financings.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • James is an outstanding lawyer and one of the best negotiators I've ever worked with.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 2James Orme
    Band 2James Orme

    James Orme

    James Orme regularly advises lenders, as well as sponsors, on headline power projects in the region. He is particularly active on projects in Indonesia, as well as further afield.
    • He is a great partner when negotiating difficult deals. His experience is comforting when bringing together and distilling different viewpoints into solutions that are workable to all parties.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • James is a well-experienced lawyer and has provided a very good level of service, being available to answer any questions and making sure that lenders' interests are well protected.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Andrew Gibb
    Band 4Andrew Gibb

    Andrew Gibb

    Andrew Gibb is a special counsel in Milbank's Singapore office. He often advises banks and sponsors on the financing and development of power projects in Indonesia.
    • Andrew's comprehensive analysis in the project documents is outstanding.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Andrew has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects and project financings.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingRosaline Yusman
    Up and ComingRosaline Yusman

    Rosaline Yusman

    Rosaline Yusman is special counsel in the firm's Singapore office. She leverages her expertise in project finance to represent domestic and international clients in sizeable power and energy projects throughout Asia.

    • Ros produces high-quality comprehensive analysis and is excellent in communication skills too. She's a great counsel to work with.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal
    • Ros is very articulate when communicating and negotiating difficult points with difficult counterparts. She can maintain her calmness and explain complex topics clearly throughout stressful processes.

      Projects & Energy respondentGlobal

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