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Watson Farley & Williams

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (International Firms)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Malaysia


Watson Farley & Williams

About

Provided by Watson Farley & Williams

Watson Farley & Williams has become one of the best-known international firms advising in the offshore oil and gas industry in Malaysia. As a result of WFW’s reputation gained advising on finance and project transactions in this sector, the firm’s clients are among the biggest offshore / oil and gas companies operating in the Malaysian market. The firm has a strong history working in Malaysia, where it has been advising on transactions for over two decades and where Singapore Partner Andrew Nimmo has been consistently active in the projects and energy space for more than 14 years. WFW Singapore, in particular, receives continued recognition for its niche expertise in the upstream oil and gas market in the region in independent legal directories.

Clients (9)

  • Sapura Energy Berhad
  • Yinson Holdings Berhad
  • MISC Berhad
  • Bumi Armada Berhad
  • Berantai Floating Production Ltd
  • Petrofac
  • Sabah International Petroleum FB SP
  • Nam Cheong International Ltd
  • Seabras Sapura Holding GmbH

Industries (5)

  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Transportation

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (International Firms) - Malaysia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams houses an established projects team with a particular focus on offshore energy project finance in the Malaysian market. The firm acts for leading shipping and energy clients on project financing, including high value M&A transactions and loan restructuring. The team also handles related disputes. Watson Farley & Williams handles Malaysia-related work out of its Singapore office, acting for both Malaysian and international clients.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Nimmo in Singapore is a key point of contact for clients.

Members

Provided by Watson Farley & Williams

  • Andrew Nimmo

  • Lizzie Roe

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