Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a dedicated projects group with deep experience advising on large transport and power mandates in the Philippines. The firm is a favoured legal counsel for an impressive portfolio of clients, including key local sponsors and public sector agencies, as well as private equity investors. It advises on a wide range of projects-related matters, including development, financing and construction. The team also assists with the acquisition of companies in the power and infrastructure industries, as well as joint ventures and related disputes. The team led out of Hong Kong earns market recognition, especially for the inclusion of Philippines-nationals that can advise its international and domestic clientele on Philippines-specific issues.

Milbank represents prominent sponsors, international banks and projects companies in the legal aspects of development and financing across the Philippines. The firm is sought out for advice on EPC contracts and regulatory obligations. It is especially active on coal, renewable energy and oil and gas matters, as well as telecommunications and digital infrastructure. The team acts for both global and Philippine clients and particularly draws on expertise from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices.

Latham & Watkins has a market-leading team of lawyers for Philippines mandates, with impressive project development and financing expertise in the energy sector. The firm is a popular choice for foreign and domestic sponsors and lenders on headline power projects, including coal and LNG projects, as well as transportation infrastructure. Its practice in this space is led from the firm's Tokyo office, with assistance from other regional and global offices, such as Singapore and London.

Herbert Smith Freehills is active on a suite of power, oil and gas, and TMT legal matters in the Philippines, working closely with the firm's corporate and finance departments to offer comprehensive expertise in project financing and related contractual matters. The team is significantly active on matters relating to renewable power, including wind, solar and hydropower. The firm also has a strong presence on disputes across the Asia-Pacific region, including in the Philippines. Its team comprises an experienced group of advocates with extensive knowledge of disputes concerning the Philippines, especially among its team in Hong Kong. The firm often acts on UNCITRAL and ICC arbitration proceedings. It maintains a broad bench that regularly advises some of the Philippines' largest conglomerates, international investors and financial institutions as well as major Philippine and international energy sector clients.

Pinsent Masons provides authoritative legal counsel on PPP and build-operate-transfer infrastructure projects in the Philippines, with expertise across concession issues, contracting and joint development arrangements. The firm also houses noteworthy renewable power sector expertise, as well as LNG. It counts international corporates, financial institutions and state-owned entities among its clients. The team regularly advises on the financing for project development from its Singapore and Hong Kong offices.

A&O Shearman offers assistance with large-scale transactions and focuses on the international aspects of projects, infrastructure and energy deals in the Philippines. The team comprises of project experts with experience spanning multiple jurisdictions and provides guidance to sponsors, financial institutions and companies in the energy, resources, mining and telecommunications industries. A&O Shearman has extensive expertise in international arbitration with lawyers based in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and London. They also have excellent working connections with local firms, which provides a window into the legal environment in the Philippines. The team is exceptionally skilled in energy project disputes, including renewable energy, oil, and gas.

The team at Ashurst advises on the development and financing of high-profile PPP infrastructure projects in the Philippines. It also handles the development of renewable energy projects, including wind power, and on financing in the oil and gas sector. The firm acts for energy companies and banks on inbound investments and transactions. Its Philippines desk comprises lawyers from several offices, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Brisbane.

King & Spalding has significant presence in the Philippines legal market for dispute resolution, with a notably deep bench devoted to international arbitration. The firm regularly acts on behalf of multinational and domestic companies on a broad range of significant commercial and investment treaty mandates, and has particular expertise in the oil and gas, natural resources and construction sectors. The practice boasts a number of Philippines-qualified lawyers and also has experience of matters involving government entities. King & Spalding is also well placed to advise international clients on M&A within the Philippines energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as handling LNG project development. Its lawyers are additionally well placed to assist with arbitration in the energy sector. The firm combines its international teams together on Philippines matters, including its Singapore office.

White & Case has notable experience advising international entities on project development and financing in the Philippines, with a focus on legal matters related to energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. The firm also advises on projects-related disputes as well as on energy sector joint ventures. Its Singapore team often leads Philippines-focused work, with assistance from its other bases across the Asia-Pacific region.