LAWYER PROFILE

Ben Thompson

Asia-Pacific 2026

Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.

Ranked in 2 practice areas

General Business Law: International Firms

Myanmar

11 years ranked

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

12 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ben Thompson is a partner in Mayer Brown's Singapore office and is the head of the Project & Infrastructure practice in Asia.

He has over 20 years' experience in energy and power projects throughout the region, with his practice divided relatively evenly between sponsor and lender roles on major power and infrastructure projects, in particular renewables. Ben has advised on projects in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Mongolia. He has advised on a number of the highest profile and award-winning projects, including the Myingyan IPP (Myanmar's first internationally tendered power project), the Nam Ngiep 1 and Nam Ngum 3 hydropower projects in Laos PDR, the Nong Saeng and Gulf U-Thai IPP projects in Thailand, Lotus wind power project in Vietnam, and the Jawa 1 LNG-to-power project in Indonesia (the first LNG-to-power project in the Asia Pacific region).

Ben is particularly experienced in advising MLA and DFI lenders on projects, including ADB, IFC, AIIB, JICA, DEG, and others.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ben Thompson is based in Singapore and has strong expertise as a project finance lawyer. He frequently represents lenders, developers and sponsors, including in the Myanmar market.

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General Business Law: International Firms - Myanmar

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ben Thompson in Singapore advises both lenders and sponsors on the financing and development of a variety of projects in Myanmar. His focus includes oil and gas, power and renewable energy mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ben was excellent throughout the process. His expertise and approach made a significant difference in the overall success of the engagement.
Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
Ben is responsive and he provided views based on experience across the markets and other jurisdictions.
Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific