Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (International Firms) | Global

A&O Shearman is a leading international law firm active in the Malaysian market, assisting a range of large multinationals and prominent domestic clients. The firm is especially adept at handling Islamic finance transactions, also regularly advising on high-value capital markets issuances, restructuring, M&A, private equity investments and project finance. The team is entrusted by Malaysian corporates, GLCs, sovereign wealth funds and international investors, particularly in the energy, TMT and finance sectors. The firm primarily handles Malaysia work from its Singapore base, while also leveraging its other international offices.

Clifford Chance is a standout international law firm that provides an impressive breadth of service in the Malaysian market. The practice advises prominent domestic and international financial institutions and corporates on big-ticket M&A, capital market and financing deals. The firm is well placed to advise on Islamic finance matters, including in relation to projects, and often advises on deals in the energy, manufacturing, aviation and banking sectors. Clifford Chance primarily services Malaysia work out of its Singapore office, as well as drawing on other regional and global bases.

Milbank offers a strong presence within the South-East Asian markets and assists clients with Malaysia-related matters from its Singapore office. It frequently provides counsel to international financial institutions and notable domestic entities on cross-border capital markets, equity and inbound investment transactions.

Watson Farley & Williams houses an established projects team with a particular focus on offshore energy project finance in the Malaysian market. The firm acts for leading shipping and energy clients on project financing, including high-value M&A transactions and loan restructuring. The team also handles related disputes. Watson Farley & Williams handles Malaysia-related work out of its Singapore office, acting for both Malaysian and international clients. Andrew Nimmo in Singapore is a key point of contact for clients.