Nick Merritt > Norton Rose Fulbright > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

The projects team at Norton Rose Fulbright has extensive experience advising on projects from an array of sectors. Alongside power, oil and gas, and infrastructure, the firm has seen an increase in work from the renewable energy sector. Solar, wind, and energy storage projects have been prominent in the group’s recent workload. The client base includes lenders, sponsors, financial institutions, commercial and development banks, sovereign entities, and ECAs. Practice head Nick Merritt has an excellent reputation in advising on the development, financing and acquisition of infrastructure, energy and mining projects. Andrew Digges has over two decades of experience in handling power, resources and infrastructure matters, while Stephen Begley is a key contact on cross-border renewable energy mandates. Counsels Aditya Rebbapragada and Laurie Pearson are also key names to note.

Norton Rose Fulbright has an impressive mix of conventional and renewable energy engagements. It typically handles a significant volume of matters from around Asia Pacific and beyond and continues to experience rapid growth in its renewable energy practice, especially in regard to solar and energy storage projects. Hydrogen and carbon trading initiatives are also burgeoning areas for the Singapore team, which represents a wealth of energy clients and lenders. Asia stalwart Stephen Begley has a background in offshore oil and gas, and has built a strong reputation in renewable energy projects. Ben Smith is noted for LNG and gas projects, and Nick Merritt is an experienced project and energy finance specialist with an extensive track record in the region. Andrew Digges is another key partner for energy projects in Indonesia and other Asia Pacific jurisdictions.