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Singapore > Energy: foreign firms Tier 2
Mayer Brown is best known for LNG transactions and projects, along with a growing number of renewables engagements. Department head Nick Kouvaritakis and counsel Sean Prior have an extensive background in LNG projects across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa; this includes FSRU/LNG import projects, LNG sale and purchase agreements, and LNG-to-power projects. The Singapore team, which frequently works alongside colleagues in Houston, is also increasingly active in solar, wind and hydropower projects. Nathan Dodd and Benjamin Thompson provide additional senior-level project development and finance expertise.Practice head(s):
Nick Kouvaritakis
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Testimonials
‘Mayer Brown Singapore has a significant depth of knowledge on all aspects of LNG and offshore FSRU transactions.’
‘Both Nick Kouvaritakis and Sean Prior have provided clear, comprehensive and timely advice, taking into consideration client needs and appreciating the complexities of our projects.’
‘The team lead by Nick Kouvaritakis has a very strong understanding of the industry. They have great individual capacity and are very responsive and reliable.’
‘The commercial mindset and strong industry knowledge of Nick Kouvaritakis is exceptional and extremely valuable to us as clients. He immediately gets the issues, finds solutions and drives processes forward. Nick is very attentive towards his client and follows up very closely no matter how busy he is. Sean Prior and Ben Thompson are also very pleasant to work with, solution-oriented and pragmatic.’
Key clients
Karadeniz Holdings
JERA
MOL
H Energy
China Light and Power
Mitsubishi
Pavilion Gas
ENH
ENN
Hoegh LNG
MISC
Summit Corporation
Neptune Energy
K Line
PV Gas
Work highlights
- Advising Karadeniz on an FSRU charter party and the LNG supply arrangements in relation to its FSRU-to-power project in Senegal.
- Advising Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited (a joint venture company between CLP and Hong Kong Electric) on a project regarding the use of an FSRU for the first time in Hong Kong.
- Advised H-Energy in connection with its FSRU (floating storage regasification unit) time charter party and regasification service agreement with Hoegh to support H-Energy’s West Coast FSRU/LNG import project in Jaigarh, India.
Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 2
Sponsors, lenders, governments and investors value the offering at Mayer Brown particularly for its projects expertise in the power sector, and in emerging jurisdictions such as Myanmar, Pakistan, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. The firm is noted for its growing LNG practice, and is regularly instructed to assist with many high profile and first-of-their-kind projects in this area, not only in the region, but globally; Nick Kouvaritakis is the key contact for this type of work. Other recommended practitioners include Nathan Dodd, who regularly works on Asian investments into the Middle East and Africa, and Ben Thompson, whose focus is on project financing, particularly in the field of renewables.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
China Light and Power
Marubeni Corporation
Mitsubishi Corporation
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Électricité de France SA
Kansai Electric
Sembcorp
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd
DEG
JERA
MISC
Work highlights
- Advised ADB, EFA and JICA on the project financing of the 144MW Lotus wind farm in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
- Advising MISC on its bid to Petrobras for the charter of Mero 3, a new-build FPSO designed to produce 180,000 bopd, compress 12 million m3/d of gas and inject 250,000 pbd.
- Advised H-Energy on its floating storage regasification unit time charter party and regasification service agreement with Hoegh to support H-Energy’s West Coast FSRU/LNG import project in Jaigarh, India.
Singapore > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 3
Mayer Brown‘s banking and finance group predominantly acts for international and Singaporean banking clients. In Angelia Chia , the group has an expert in structured trade and commodities finance, as well as bank governance. Ian Roebuck and Kayal Sachi lead the acquisition and leveraged finance and fund finance practices. Roebuck is increasingly active in advising banks and funds on fund finance facilities; while Sachi is focused on advising banks and borrowers on India-related financing transactions. The team has been strengthened with the hire of Soumitro Mukerji who has joined from Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee.Practice head(s):
Angelia Chia; Kayal Sachi; Ian Roebuck
Testimonials
‘Dedicated, efficient, empathetic, active service.’
Key clients
HSBC
ADB
MUFG
ING
JP Morgan
Sumitrust
BNP Paribas
Wells Fargo
Deutsche Bank
Société Générale
Singapore > International arbitration Tier 3
Mayer Brown‘s international arbitration team is well-versed in energy, infrastructure, construction and TMT sector disputes. The ‘excellent‘ Yu-Jin Tay (who is particularly active in disputes involving Singapore and Indonesia) leads the team alongside Hong Kong-based Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin. Paul Teo‘s arrival in Singapore from Baker McKenzie bolstered the group’s energy and projects international arbitration expertise, as has Kay-Jannes Wegner who has joined from Kim & Chang in South Korea.Practice head(s):
Yu-Jin Tay; Menachem Hasofer; John Hickin
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Testimonials
‘Solid litigation and arbitration practice comprising of quality team members.’
‘Yu Jin Tay is creative, resourceful, and very articulative in expressing his argument. ’
‘Yujin Tay is an exceptionally excellent arbitration lawyer who can make difference in providing creative solutions tailored to Asian disputes based on his deep understanding of the reality of disputes in Asia.’
‘While other global law firms in Singapore are not so familiar with the reality and practical solutions of dispute cases in Asia, Yujin Tay is the person who has abundant experiences, networks and capacity to provide both global standard skills and creative solutions tailored to Asian disputes.’
‘I have worked with Yu-Jin Tay. He is the best. He understands both the Singaporean and the Indonesian mentality and legal system. ’
Myanmar > Foreign desks Tier 1
Mayer Brown has a track record handling high-profile power projects in Myanmar and is singled out for its expertise advising on the full lifecycle of energy assets. Jointly managed from Singapore by Benjamin Thompson and Nathan Dodd, the group advises across solar, natural gas, and hydropower projects, and project financing matters under Burmese Law. Counsel Matthew Chow handles inbound transactional work in the construction sector. The group also leverages its Tokyo office for cross-border work.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Expertise on project finance and market knowledge / application in Myanmar; commercial sensible approach; great on management of local counsel and local law issues; positive fun approach to work and clients’
‘Ben Thompson works very well with his team and is effective in allowing clients to work towards deadlines. Great understanding of legal issues and market positions.’
Key clients
ADB
IFC
Sembcorp
Marubeni
Kansai Electric
Électricité de France SA (EDF)
Sumitomo Corporation
Shwe Taung Group
National Infrastructure Holdings
Ayeyar Hinthar Holdings
Work highlights
- Advised on the The Shweli-3 671MW hydropower project which will be Myanmar’s largest hydropower project to be financed by international sponsors on a project financing basis. Though the project financing is still in its early stages, the lender mix is expected to include JBIC (Japan Bank for International Cooperation) and MLAs (multilateral lending agency) such as ADB. Once JBIC’s involvement is confirmed, this will be the first IPP it will have financed in Myanmar.
- Advising the lenders to Sembcorp, a leading energy, water and marine group, in regards to Sembcorp’s mandate to develop and operate the Myingyan 225MW gas-fired Independent Power Project (IPP).
- International legal counsel to the project sponsors, the Kansai Electric Power Co., which as part of a consortium with Austria-based Andritz Hydro and High Tech Construction Trust Co., is developing the 66MW hydropower project at Deedoke on the Myitnge River in the Mandalay Region in Myanmar.
India > Foreign firms Tier 5
Yu-Jin Tay heads the Mayer Brown International LLP team, based largely in Hong Kong and Singapore, which has an acknowledged reputation for its extensive work in the energy sectors; LNG, traditional oil and gas, renewable power and energy-related commodities. Infrastructure/construction and natural resources are other areas of strength. Renewable energy-related disputes is a growing source of disputes and arbitrations with an India, (Indonesia and Vietnam) aspect. Yu-Jin Tay is a prominent arbitration specialist, well known for his extensive Asian practice, and the group’s international arbitration capabilities have been increased with the arrival of partner Paul Teo in Singapore, who joined from Baker McKenzie FenXun in October 2020, bringing a specialism in construction and infrastructure disputes. Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin in Hong Kong are other noted international arbitration and disputes specialists.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Highly motivated and knowledgeable. Their advice is to the point and in line with business requirements.’
Hong Kong > Dispute resolution: international arbitration
Mayer Brown‘s ‘highly efficient‘ international arbitration team counts disputes arising from construction and infrastructure projects among its specialisms, within which Menachem Hasofer is particularly experienced. Hasofer and John Hickin (who focuses on banking and commercial matters) jointly lead the team alongside Singapore-based Yu-Jin Tay.Practice head(s):
Menachem Hasofer; John Hickin; Yu-Jin Tay
Other key lawyers:
Mei Ling Lew
Testimonials
‘On the whole, Mayer Brown gives me an impression of very professional and highly efficient with expertise covering many areas’.
‘Both Menachem Hasofer & Mei Ling Lew are two outstanding partners of Mayer Brown specializing in dispute resolution and are currently working on a contractual dispute for our company with a contractor of a luxurious residential project. Mr Hasofer gives me an impression of being a smart & assertive lawyer with a very clear legal mind, who can digest complicated information and convert into simple legal language. I am also deeply impressed by Ms Lew’s dedication and thoroughness of her approach throughout the case.’
Mongolia > Leading firms
Mayer Brown‘s Mongolian offering is located in Hong Kong and led by Jason Elder. The firm offers comprehensive advice across a wide range of transactional corporate matters to a client list of notable sponsors and issuers in a number of first-in-market transactions. Elder is widely regarded for his debt capital market practice, which focuses on high-yield, hybrid and structured-debt products. Thomas Kollar and Nishrin Hussain are also key individuals within the team, both working closely with Elder mainly in multi-jurisdictional capital market transactions.Practice head(s):
Jason Elder
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Kollar; Nishrin Hussain
Testimonials
‘The team was very attentive and always responded in short period of time. Deliverables spot on time, excellent management despite time pressure.’
‘The intimate knowledge of the country and industry built on previous sovereign and private deals was one of key strength of the team.’
‘I worked closely with Jason Elder. Despite the different locations he was always available via mobile/email and took time to explain the reasons and implications of particular clauses that I was not sure how to understand.‘
Key clients
Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia
Mongolian Mortgage Corporation HFC LLC, MIK Holding JSC
Development Bank of Mongolia
Government of Mongolia
South Korea > International arbitration
Mayer Brown is mainly instructed by clients in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. The international arbitration team manages numerous LNG sector disputes, including highly specialised gas price review disputes as well as infrastructure and construction disputes across South East Asia. Its capabilities have further expanded with the October 2020 arrival of Paul Teo in Singapore, bringing more than 20 years of experience in arbitration, ADR and litigation matters, with particular focus on China-outbound and Japan-outbound matters. Based in Singapore, Yu-Jin Tay co-leads the team with Menachem Hasofer and John Hickin in Hong Kong.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Yu Jin Tay is one of the best arbitration practitioners in Asia Pacific region in terms of expertise, experience, dedication and professionalism.’
Mayer Brown > Firm Profile
Mayer Brown is uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.
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Americas: Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Washington DC.
Asia: Bangkok, Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo.
Europe: Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Paris.
Middle East: Dubai
Associated law firms: Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo (Tauil & Chequer Advogados).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Arbitration | Yu Jin Tay | yujin.tay@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0252 |
Asset finance | San San Peh | ss.peh@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0232 |
Banking and finance | Kayal Sachi | kayal.sachi@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0248 |
Corporate/M&A | Rod Brown | roderick.brown@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0636 |
Energy | Nathan Dodd | nathan.dodd@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0235 |
Energy | Ben Thompson | ben.thompson@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0247 |
Projects | Nathan Dodd | nathan.dodd@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0235 |
Projects | Ben Thompson | ben.thompson@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0247 |
Tax | Pieter de Ridder | pieter.deridder@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0250 |
Trade finance | Angelia Chia | angelia.chia@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0655 |
Trade finance | Ben Sandstad | ben.sandstad@mayerbrown.com | +65 6327 0635 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Ms Angelia Chia | Angelia Chia is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and a… | View Profile |
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![]() | Ms Kayal Sachi | Kayal Sachi is a partner in the Singapore office of Mayer Brown’s… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Yu-Jin Tay | Yu-Jin Tay is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and is… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Benjamin Thompson | Benjamin Thompson is a Partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and is… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Pieter de Ridder | Pieter de Ridder is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Singapore office… | View Profile |
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