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Don Stokes

Don Stokes

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Don Stokes advises on complex energy and infrastructure project development, investment, and finance transactions across Asia.

Don draws on more than a decade of on-the-ground experience advising on renewable and conventional power, digital infrastructure and telecoms, and gas development and transportation projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region. He has particular experience in the Vietnam energy sector, where he has worked on groundbreaking deals involving LNG-to-power and renewable energy investments. He has advised financial sponsors investing in renewable energy and digital infrastructure portfolios across the region.

Qualified to practice English and New York law, Don has practiced in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Tokyo, London, and New York over the past two decades. He has been based in Asia since 2010.

Leading industry publications rank Don among the leading project development and finance lawyers in Asia.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Vietnam

Expertise Based Abroad
Vietnam, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Don Stokes is a partner based in Latham & Watkins' Singapore offices. He is recognised for his Vietnam focus and expertise, often advising on the development and financing of BOT and PPP power projects in the country.

Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Don Stokes in Singapore has a long-established practice for power and infrastructure project financing and development, with noteworthy Vietnam expertise.

Projects & Energy - Singapore

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Vietnam

Individual Editorial
Don Stokes in Singapore has a long-established practice for power and infrastructure project financing and development, with noteworthy Vietnam expertise.

Strengths

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  • Don Stokes and the team are well-connected throughout the industry and up to date with all recent developments. They are also up to speed with all regulatory changes.

    Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Global Guide
  • Don prioritises client needs, offers strategic advice and builds long-term relationships. He understands what we need and the goals we are trying to achieve, making him really easy to work with.

    Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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