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

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.

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.

Latham & Watkins has an experienced 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 shared between its regional and global offices including Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong in particular.

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 consists of lawyers from several offices, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Brisbane and Seoul.

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.

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.