LAWYER PROFILE

James J Murray

Asia-Pacific 2026

Milbank LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

13 years ranked

Projects & Energy (International Firms)

Indonesia

13 years ranked

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Philippines

10 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James Murray is a partner in Milbank’s Singapore office and a member of the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group. James regularly represents participants in the development and financing of large-scale infrastructure projects in the power (conventional and renewable), oil and gas, petrochemical and mining sectors, and also advises on M&A, acquisition financing and restructuring matters. He has extensive experience advising on large multi-source financings involving ECAs and multi-laterals. For over 20 years he has advised clients on an extensive range of projects throughout Asia, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and China.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

James Murray is particularly sought after as lenders' counsel on project financings, acting from the firm's Singapore office on matters across the region. He is especially praised for his Indonesia-related expertise.

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Philippines

Philippines, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

James Murray is based in Singapore and is highly reputed for his skills in assisting clients with project financing and development in the Philippines. Lenders and power companies seek him out for major oil and gas, power and renewable energy mandates.

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Projects & Energy (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

James Murray operates from Milbank's Singapore office. He possesses extensive experience in project finance, often acting for major international lenders on infrastructure and power projects in Indonesia, including IPPs.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James is an outstanding lawyer and one of the best negotiators I've ever worked with.
Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
James has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects and project financings.
Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
James has a great practice and is the leading name.
Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyChambers Asia & Pacific
He has extensive experience in energy projects and project financings.
Projects & Energy (International Firms)Chambers Asia & Pacific