James J Murray

Ranked in 5 Practice Areas

Band 1

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

12 Years Ranked

Foreign Expert

Projects & Energy

Singapore

13 Years Ranked

Foreign Expert

Projects & Energy

Singapore

13 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Projects & Energy (International Firms)

Indonesia

13 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Philippines

9 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Asia-Pacific 2025

About

Provided by James J Murray

Global

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 Global Guide

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 & 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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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Philippines

Philippines, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

James Murray is based in Singapore and is 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 - Singapore

Foreign expert in Indonesia

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

James Murray is very knowledgeable and is always open for discussion.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Chambers Global Guide

We consider James to be a pre-eminent "go-to" lawyer for large scale and complex project financings, particularly in the Indonesian market.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He has strong legal expertise and experience in the project finance and infrastructure sectors.

Projects & Energy (International Firms) respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Not only does he have rich experience and high legal ability, but he also has a great personality, which makes me feel that he is one of the best lawyers in the world.