Projects & Infrastructure: International
Singapore
13 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Stephen P McWilliams
Global 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
About
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Practice Areas
Stephen McWilliams advises sponsors and lenders on the most complex and innovative project development and finance transactions in Asia. He heads the firm’s Project Development & Finance Practice for Asia.
Stephen counsels clients on innovative solutions to complex development and financing issues in developing markets across Asia, especially for first-of-their-kind, multi-lender projects. He particularly focuses on Energy & Infrastructure projects in the areas of:
- Petrochemicals
- Power
- Mining
- Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)
- Energy Transition
Stephen brings decades of experience in Asia, helping lenders and sponsors establish markets with large scale precedent-setting deals. He leverages the firm’s global platform to assemble teams with market-leading experience across multiple practices.
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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Projects & Energy (International Firms) - Indonesia
Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Individual Editorial
Stephen McWilliams is well recognised for his project development and financing practice, especially in the renewable energy and petrochemical sectors. He operates from the firm's Singapore and Tokyo offices.
Projects & Energy - Singapore
Foreign expert in Indonesia
Individual Editorial
Projects & Energy - Japan
Japan, expertise based abroad in Singapore
Individual Editorial
Strengths
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Stephen McWilliams is a top project finance lawyer in Asia. He is commercial, deal-oriented and knowledgeable in LNG space. He facilitates deals to find solutions.
Projects & EnergyChambers Global GuideHe is well balanced and finds the middle-ground solution, and his negotiation skills are good.
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