Matthew Buchanan, Asia-Pacific

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Construction: International

Singapore

3 Years Ranked

Band 3

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

11 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Matthew Buchanan

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Matthew Buchanan specialises in the construction aspects of infrastructure projects including in the oil and gas, power and mining sectors.

Matthew acts for lenders, sponsors and contractors in relation to the full suite of construction documentation, from complex EPC turnkey arrangements through to EPCM, CM, subcontracting structures, technical services agreements and relevant security documentation.

Career

University of Queensland (Bachelor of Commerce) 1996

University of Queensland (Bachelor of Laws (Hons)) 1999

University of Queensland (Bachelor of Economics) 1999

Baker & McKenzie 2000

Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice 2001

Admitted as a solicitor and barrister in New South Wales 2001

Pinsent Masons 2004

Joined Clifford Chance 2006

Partner since 2013

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Asia

Construction: International - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Matthew Buchanan heads Clifford Chance's Asia-Pacific construction practice and has notable expertise relating to the construction aspects of international energy projects, including EPC documentation.

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matthew Buchanan is best known for his advice on the construction and development of renewable and conventional energy projects. He earns particular praise for his expertise in wind energy projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matt is really strong with construction contracts and the interplay with project finance.

Construction: International respondent
Asia

Matt has strong experience with large, complex projects. He offers practical and at times creative advice regarding contract structuring and project administration.

Construction: International respondent
Asia

He is an outstanding project development practitioner.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Asia

Matthew Buchanan is a very strong negotiator and is able to work through some of the most complex contracting issues. Matt was able to bring his extensive experience to some very bespoke situations.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Asia

Matt is really strong with construction contracts and the interplay with project finance.

Construction: International respondent
Asia

Matt has strong experience with large, complex projects. He offers practical and at times creative advice regarding contract structuring and project administration.

Construction: International respondent
Asia

He is an outstanding project development practitioner.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Asia

Matthew Buchanan is a very strong negotiator and is able to work through some of the most complex contracting issues. Matt was able to bring his extensive experience to some very bespoke situations.

Projects & Infrastructure: International respondent
Asia

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Matthew Buchanan

Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

Construction: International + 1 more ranking

About

Practice Areas

Career

Chambers Review

Asia

Construction: International - Singapore

Individual Editorial

Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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