Project Finance | Asia-Pacific

Allens is highly regarded for its adroit handling of major road, rail and air transportation projects together with an established track record in the resources arena. It has an outstanding reputation in respect of all aspects of project financing and PPPs, and counts major public entities and corporate and banking groups among its clients. Allens handles downstream construction mandates, acting for government corporations as well as contractors, and is active on both contentious and transactional matters. Key clients include Transport for NSW, Equinor and Multiplex.

White & Case's highly respected project finance and infrastructure team focuses on servicing the legal needs of major stakeholders on large infrastructure projects. The firm's clients include project financiers, sponsors and government bodies. It is active on matters relating to healthcare and public transport infrastructure and is often instructed to assist in the financing of offshore wind farms. Key clients include HyperOne and Rail Projects Victoria.

Clifford Chance has a solid team that is well regarded for its work in project finance, particularly on renewable energy matters. It has a strong practice acting for lenders on large-scale projects in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region. The team is also able to advise borrowers on the financings of power infrastructure projects and offers ready access to further expertise across its international network. Key clients include Webuild and Morrison & Co.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is renowned for advising on the full range of construction matters, including contract development and contentious issues. It demonstrates skills in handling high-value infrastructure and redevelopment projects across the transport, energy and healthcare sectors. The team can cover the life-cycle of a project from the bidding and procurement stages to risk assessment and planning approvals. Corrs Chambers Westgarth maintains a strong reputation for representing both state governments and commercial contractors in large-scale disputes, including arbitrations. Key clients include CIMIC, Victorian Government and John Holland.

Gilbert + Tobin is a prominent project finance practice that frequently represents banks, sponsors and borrowers in relation to substantial financings and refinancings of infrastructure projects in a variety of sectors, including aviation, education, water services and healthcare. The team is particularly active on the financing of renewable energy, mining and natural resources projects. It handles PPPs and advises on projects involving the privatisation of assets. Key clients include MIRA and Alinta Energy.

Norton Rose Fulbright represents construction contractors as well as government entities in the design, construction and operational aspects of major transportation projects, including roads, railways and ports. It also focuses on a wide range of EPC matters in the renewable energy sector. The team covers complex disputes and has won appointments from public authorities and contractors alike. Norton Rose Fulbright fields project finance expertise, representing lenders and sponsors with regard to large projects in the energy, land and air transport sectors. Key clients include CWP Renewables, AirTrunk and Investa.