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James Orme

James Orme

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

Projects & Infrastructure: International

Singapore

9 years ranked

Banking & Finance: International

Singapore

5 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Singapore

7 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Singapore

5 years ranked

Projects & Energy (International Firms)

Indonesia

7 years ranked

Banking & Finance (International Firms)

Indonesia

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

James Orme is a partner in Milbank’s Singapore office and a member of the firm’s Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group. James has extensive experience advising on cross-border project financings in the oil and gas, LNG, metals and mining, infrastructure, power and renewable energy sectors. In addition to his project finance work, James regularly advises on complex international debt restructurings and leveraged and acquisition financings often with multi-sourced financing arrangements and with multiple tiers of debt. James is a regularly published author in various industry magazines and has spoken at a number of regional conferences. James has also worked in Milbank’s New York and London offices.

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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

Band 2
Individual Editorial
James Orme regularly advises lenders, as well as sponsors, on headline power projects in the region. He is particularly active on projects in Indonesia, as well as further afield.
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Projects & Energy (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Individual Editorial
James Orme is based in Singapore. He is recognised for his skills in cross-border project finance and development, regularly acting for international and Indonesian lenders and sponsors. He is particularly active on projects in the mining sector.
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Banking & Finance: International - Singapore

Band 3
Individual Editorial
James Orme often advises clients on various forms of financings in the energy and natural resources sector. He acts for lenders and borrowers, with particular expertise in Indonesia-related mandates.
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Banking & Finance (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Individual Editorial
James Orme is based in Singapore. He is recognised for his skills in cross-border project finance and development, regularly acting for international and Indonesian lenders and sponsors. He is particularly active on projects in the mining sector.
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Projects & Energy - Singapore

Foreign expert in Indonesia
Individual Editorial
James Orme regularly advises lenders, as well as sponsors, on headline power projects in the region. He is particularly active on projects in Indonesia, as well as further afield.
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Banking & Finance - Singapore

Foreign expert in Indonesia
Individual Editorial
James Orme often advises clients on various forms of financings in the energy and natural resources sector. He acts for lenders and borrowers, with particular expertise in Indonesia-related mandates.
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Strengths

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  • He is a great partner when negotiating difficult deals. His experience is comforting when bringing together and distilling different viewpoints into solutions that are workable to all parties.

    Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Global Guide

  • James is a well-experienced lawyer and has provided a very good level of service, being available to answer any questions and making sure that lenders' interests are well protected.

    Projects & Infrastructure: InternationalChambers Global Guide

  • James has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He always gives considered, concise advice that addresses the topic at hand. He also takes the initiative to provide value-added suggestions.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Global Guide

  • I truly appreciate his dedication and commitment to achieving the best outcome. He navigated complex legal challenges seamlessly, ensuring that all aspects were handled with precision and efficiency.

    Banking & Finance: InternationalChambers Global Guide

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