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Watson Farley & Williams
UNITS 1703-1707
ONE PACIFIC PLACE, 88 QUEENSWAY
HONG KONG
Hong Kong
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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 individuals)

Linh Doan – Watson Farley & Williams

With a ‘thorough understanding of the market’, Watson Farley & Williams‘s projects and energy team is highly reputed for its ability to advise on renewable energy deals, and it is particularly active in matters regarding project development and financing in Vietnam and China. Splitting her time between Hong Kong and Hanoi, the ‘extremely reliable and commercial’ Linh Doan leads the team, regularly acting for government entities, sponsors, lenders, and investors on a number of power plant developments.

Vietnam > Projects and energy

Watson Farley & Williams LLP acts on a range of M&A and financing mandates for an impressive array of global energy players, regional public bodies, and financial institutions. Linh Doan overseas the practice from Hong Kong, regularly engaging cross-border power projects and demonstrating notable expertise in financing and investment work and possessing close ties to the Vietnamese government and related bodies. Matt Lorimer is based in the Hanoi office and is recommended for his project financing and syndicated loans work.

Vietnam > Banking and finance

Watson Farley & Williams LLP fields a ‘highly responsive team with excellent Vietnam and broader Asia Pacific experience’  that is particularly well-versed in advising syndicated lenders on cross-border project and acquisition financings. The team is led by is spearheaded by Linh Doan alongside Matt Lorimer and counts commercial banks and multi-lateral agencies in its client base.