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Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Milbank fields a well-regarded project finance group, experienced in advising Chinese lenders and sponsors on investment in projects across Asia and in Latin America and Africa. The highly integrated team in Beijing and Hong Kong is able to draw on expertise from the firm's offices in Singapore and Tokyo. It covers energy and infrastructure mandates globally, with particular expertise noted in the power sector, including renewables, as well as advising on infrastructure and mining projects, and offers additional experience advising on large-scale telecommunications construction projects.

Foreign Desk

Milbank's Hong Kong-based projects and infrastructure team ably assists Filipino financial firms and investors on project financings. It also frequently advises on the development of Philippines-based energy projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank advised SS Power on conventional and Islamic financing structures for the financing of a 2x612MW supercritical coal-fired power project in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Strengths

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  • The team has a high degree of professionalism, rich experience in the field of large-scale infrastructure project financing and is familiar with the operating characteristics of Chinese enterprises.

    Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • They work through multiple time zones seamlessly, and are extremely quick to respond and clarify questions. They are very professional and passionate about finalising fair and transparent contracts.

    Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Desiree Woo
    Desiree Woo

    Desiree Woo

    Desiree Woo is an of counsel based in Hong Kong. She specialises in the financing and development of outbound infrastructure projects, and acts on mandates in the Philippines, Bangladesh and Indonesia.

    • Desiree provides a high level of professionalism and is a good communicator.

      Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • She has an amazing wealth of knowledge on commercial law in the region. She is very concise and her dedication to her clients and completing the required scope is second to none.

      Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Marco Ying
    Marco Ying

    Marco Ying

    Marco Ying is a registered foreign lawyer based in the firm's Hong Kong office who is experienced in advising Chinese lenders and borrowers on energy and mining project financings in Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia.

    • Marco is a great lawyer; I look forward to continuing our partnership.

      Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Marco is a highly professional lawyer. In his daily work he can always provide professional legal advice and effective solutions. The years of cooperation with him have been very pleasant.

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