Projects & Infrastructure (International Firms) | Greater China Region

A highly regarded project finance practice with an impressive track record in power and infrastructure mandates, A&O Shearman leverages its extensive international network to advise lenders on projects around the world. The law firm is focused on outbound Chinese lending and acquisitions relating to projects within jurisdictions in South-East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It offers a specialism in the development of data centres, including advising on inbound investments, and is well placed to advise firms on transaction structuring and devising timelines for project development.

Clifford Chance fields an outstanding project finance group that is regularly engaged by Chinese lenders on investments in overseas projects. Its additional capabilities cover the financing and construction of projects relating to mining and chemicals. The group is particularly active advising on large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the construction of motorways, telecommunications networks and LNG terminals, and it houses a number of native Mandarin speakers and PRC-qualified practitioners.

Linklaters frequently represents Chinese and international lenders and sponsors in project financings across Asia, from India and Pakistan through Vietnam and Indonesia to Hong Kong and Taiwan. The law firm is identified for expertise in power projects and an extensive international network that enables the team to advise on complex cross-border transactions. It also acts on headline infrastructure projects relating to natural resources, travel and communications, and demonstrates additional strength handling the development of international projects in the resorts and entertainment sphere.

Ashurst fields a highly proficient team providing assistance on the financing of headline energy and infrastructure projects, with additional capabilities in cross-border project acquisition. Its expertise spans a number of sectors including LNG, mining, utilities and renewables, and it is also regularly mandated on high-speed rail projects. The team is primarily focused on outbound financing work for PRC clients, including major commercial banks and state-owned enterprises. The team is experienced in dealing with multi-jurisdictional projects, with particular experience in South-East Asia, Africa and South America.

Milbank fields a well-regarded project finance group, experienced in advising Chinese lenders and sponsors on investment in projects across Asia and in Latin America and Africa. The highly integrated team in Beijing and Hong Kong is able to draw on expertise from the firm's offices in Singapore and Tokyo. It covers energy and infrastructure mandates globally, with particular expertise noted in the power sector, including renewables, as well as advising on infrastructure and mining projects, and offers additional experience advising on large-scale telecommunications construction projects.

White & Case fields a respected team of project finance specialists with specific expertise in mining, LNG and hydropower, additionally recognised for its experience handling the acquisition of projects in these sectors. It draws strength from its international network to advise on outbound investments and international project development, with particular capability in Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. The law firm is well placed to advise clients on high-value loans and revolving facilities.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises multinationals and state-owned enterprises on the development, financing and construction of energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular strength advising on PPP projects. It leverages its longstanding reputation in the oil and gas sector to act on project mandates around the world, with a notable track record across South Asia, South-East Asia and Africa. The law firm combines its strong history in traditional energy development with a growing practice for mandates in the renewable sector. It is active on the cross-border financing of varied power projects and is well placed to advise clients on the formation of concession agreements under complex regulatory frameworks.

King & Wood Mallesons fields an established projects and infrastructure practice from its office in Hong Kong that is well equipped to advise on procurement strategy and the structuring of various project developments in Hong Kong and the wider region. It is also experienced in advising Chinese clients on joint ventures with overseas development partners, as well as on divestment and acquisition transactions.

Pinsent Masons possesses an established record for advising contractors and project sponsors on the construction of infrastructure projects abroad. It is also noted for its representation of developers involved in power projects in South-East Asia, Africa and the Middle East, with particular expertise in traditional energy development. The law firm is well-versed in handling EPC and PPP agreements and often advises on investments into existing projects and asset portfolios. It is also adept at dealing with the early stages of developments, involving complex financing arrangements.