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Ben Thompson
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
3

Band 3

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

10 Years Ranked

F

Foreign Expert

Projects & Energy

Singapore

10 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

General Business Law

Myanmar

9 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Asia-Pacific 2025

About

Provided by Ben Thompson

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Practice Areas

Ben Thompson serves clients on project development and financing throughout Asia and has advised both sponsors and lenders on a number of the highest profile and award-winning power and infrastructure projects in the region, with a particular focus on renewables.

Ben has advised on projects in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Mongolia. Deal highlights include the Lotus wind power project in Vietnam; the Myingyan IPP (Myanmar's first internationally tendered power project); the Nam Ngiep 1, Theun Hinboun, and Nam Ngum 3 hydropower projects in Laos PDR; 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.

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General Business Law - Myanmar

Myanmar expertise based abroad
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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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

3
Band 3
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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Projects & Energy - Singapore

F
Foreign expert in Myanmar
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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Strengths

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"He provides practical advice on unique and complex issues in emerging markets and is a great lawyer to work with."

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

"Ben is highly responsive, knowledgeable and helpful."

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

"Ben's advice on project and loan documentation has been to the point and practical, and he strives hard to find a balance in negotiations without compromising his client's interests."

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

"Ben has provided an excellent legal representation to lenders in our project. His experience and ability to understand the circumstances of the project have been invaluable."

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Global

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