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Watson Farley & Williams Offices
UNITS 1703-1707
ONE PACIFIC PLACE, 88 QUEENSWAY
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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Linh Doan
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PARTNER OF WFW GLOBAL LLP
Position
Widely recognised as a leading adviser to the Asian power markets, Linh has an impressive track record of advising on “first-of-their-kind” cross-border power projects. Her experience covers conventional power, renewables and mining & commodities.
She regularly works with government entities, sponsors, lenders and investors on large power plant developments and financings, most notably in Vietnam where she has an unrivalled reputation for excellence and counts key government ministries and state utilities among her clients.
Linh splits her time between WFW’s Hanoi and Hong Kong offices, and is the founding Partner of WFW LVN in the former city.
Lawyer Rankings
Hong Kong > Projects and energy
(Leading partners)Vietnam > Banking and finance
Watson Farley & Williams LLP acts for a broad range of notable banks and financial institutions, and has extensive experience with both project finance and syndicated corporate lending. The group is also experienced working on deals with an ESG element. The group is led by Linh Doan, based in both Hong Kong and Hanoi, who is an expert in energy, infrastructure and corporate, and Matt Lorimer in Hanoi who specialises in banking and finance matters in emerging markets with ‘a highly pragmatic and commercial approach’.
Vietnam > Projects and energy
Watson Farley & Williams LLP has ‘intimate knowledge’ of cross-border projects in both conventional and renewable power, and is especially well versed handling energy project development and financings, as well as advising international and Vietnamese lenders and other project participants on transactions in the sector. Both based in Hanoi, the group is led by Linh Doan who has extensive experience in power plant developments, renewables projects and power project financings, and Matt Lorimer who specialises in structuring and financing international investments in emerging markets.
Thailand > Projects and energy
With a strong focus on power, renewable energy, oil and gas, mining and commodities, the group at Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited is well positioned to advise on project finance, EPC agreements, site due diligence and environmental compliance. Co-head Steven Burkill excels in arbitrations involving oil and gas and power projects, demonstrating notable strength in renewable energy disputes. Fellow co-leader Linh Doan has significant experience working on the development and financing of power plants and renewable projects. Ratthakarn Boonnua is another key contact in the practice.
Thailand > Corporate and M&A
Watson Farley & Williams (Thailand) Limited regularly handles cross-border M&A and joint ventures in the energy, transport, and infrastructure sectors. Linh Doan and Piyanuj (Lui) Ratprasatporn are both of those responsible for leading the practice. Ratprasatporn is a specialist in compliance and legal requirements in relation to a range of corporate operations and foreign direct investment in Thailand.