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Mayer Brown
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SINGAPORE 049909
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Singapore > Energy: foreign firms Tier 2

Mayer Brown's energy practice acts for major clients on LNG-to-power projects, land-based and floating LNG terminal projects, acquisition and financings. The team has a strong record of representing sponsors, lenders and power generators in renewable matters, in addition to disputes capabilities such as arbitration. Key names to note include practice chair Nick Kouvaritakis, a driving force behind the office's LNG workload; Sean Prior, who advises on both transactional and contentious matters; and Yu-Jin Tay, who focuses on disputes.

Practice head(s):

Nick Kouvaritakis

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Very strong industry knowledge. Excellent knowledge of relevant legal principles. Excellent knowledge of dispute settlement regime in Singapore involving SIAC.’

Key clients

China Light and Power

Marubeni Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Kansai Electric

Sembcorp

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL)

DEG

JERA

MISC

Work highlights

  • Advised ADB, EFA and JICA, as direct lenders in relation to the project financing of the 144MW Lotus Wind Farm Project in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
  • Advised Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (Chubu) in its acquisition of 20 percent of the ordinary shares in Bitexco Power Corporation (BPC).
  • Advised the Borrower in securing a USD1.5 billion bridge loan for the construction of the Mero 3 FPSO.

Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 2

Mayer Brown has a diverse client base consisting of sponsors, lenders, governments and investors in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm has an active LNG-to-power practice having recently advised on the Jawa 1 project in Indonesia. Practice head Ben Thompson has a particular focus on renewables including hydro, wind and solar. Nick Kouvaritakis has substantial experience advising on oil and gas transactions across the value chain. Sean Prior advises both owners and charterers/project owners on floating storage regasification unit projects.

Practice head(s):

Ben Thompson

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Current and in-depth knowledge of the project finance market. A strong team with great team work. A proactive, solution orientated approach that addresses bankability requirements whilst keeping to timelines.’

Key clients

China Light and Power

Marubeni Corporation

Mitsubishi Corporation

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Kansai Electric

Sembcorp

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL)

DEG

JERA

MISC

Work highlights

  • Advised ADB, EFA and JICA, as direct lenders in relation to the project financing of the 144MW Lotus Wind Farm Project in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam.
  • Advised Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. in its acquisition of 20 percent of the ordinary shares in Bitexco Power Corporation (BPC).
  • Advised the Borrower in securing a USD1.5 billion bridge loan for the construction of the Mero 3 FPSO.

Singapore > International arbitration Tier 3

The international practice of Mayer Brown is active in disputes related to Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and South Asia, with particular expertise in South Korea, Japan and China matters. A notable strength for the firm is the energy, LNG and power sector, as well as being experienced in infrastructure and natural resources sector work. Spearheading the practice is Yu-Jin Tay, who specialises in international arbitration arising from a range of commercial disputes including energy, natural resources, manufacturing, technology, construction and infrastructure matters. Another key name in the team is Kay-Jannes Wegner, whose forte is cross-border disputes.

Practice head(s):

Yu-Jin Tay; Menachem Hasofer; Geoffrey Chan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘International arbitration team members are highly experienced in dealing with international business dispute. In fact, their leader, Tay Yu Jin, was also experienced advising East Timor in a BIT dispute.’

‘Yu Jin is a high flyer international arbitrator and dispute resolution counsel with lots of experience in ASEAN region. He is sharp, articulate, creative and practical. He really gets into the bottom of the problem.’

‘Mr. Yu Jin Tay is leading the arbitration for LNG disputes. He is very responsive to client’s needs and knows exactly what clients want. Yu Jin is really well prepared attorney with full of brilliant ideas. I would recommend him as go-to lawyer in Singapore for international arbitration.’

‘Exceptional tactical and strategic judgment, excellent knowledge of arbitration rules at SIAC.’

Singapore > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 4

Regional and global banks retain Mayer Brown‘s Singapore-based finance team on a recurrent basis in matters involving Pan-Asian lending. Angelia Chia , whose experience covers fund financings, corporate lending, and securitisations, among other areas, oversees the structured trade and commodities finance, and bank governance subgroup. Soumitro Mukerji, who has nearly 15 years of experience in leveraged and acquisition financing, and structured lending, joined from Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee in January 2022 to head up the fund finance practice, one of the most active in the APAC region. Ian Roebuck left the firm in September 2021, while Kayal Sachi  retired later that year.

Practice head(s):

Angelia Chia; Soumitro Mukerji

Testimonials

‘Mayer Brown has a world class fund finance practice that is highly knowledgeable across a wide product range (subscription lines, NAV lines, hybrid, GP financing) and the latest market development / trends. The Singapore practice deserves special mention. Despite being fairly new, it has connected seamlessly into the Mayer Brown global network to ensure the same high quality, thoughtful legal work is delivered to clients in Asia.’

‘Soumitro Mukerji is a leading fund finance partner in Asia, having led a wide repertoire of fund finance facilities. He demonstrates tremendous attention to detail, and often provides relevant comparison of migration in legal clauses to similar developments in other geographies. He balances client’s need for legal downside protection with a commercial mindset, often suggesting brilliant mitigations / workarounds to move a deal forward. Soumitro is a highly dedicated all star partner who is invaluable on a transaction.’

Key clients

HSBC

ADB

MUFG

ING

JP Morgan

Deutsche Bank

DBS

OCBC

Work highlights

  • All matters are confidential

Singapore > Restructuring and insolvency: foreign firms

Mayer Brown is making an impression on the market with Pierre Dzakpasu often teaming up with colleagues in Hong Kong to advise on large restructurings, distressed debt and special situations matters. He was part of a team that advised Citibank in connection with Sritex’s debt restructuring.

Myanmar > Foreign desks Tier 1

Mayer Brown advises domestic and international clients on the entire lifecycle of infrastructure and energy projects, from acquisition and financing to restructuring and exit strategies. Based in the firm's Singapore office, practice leaders Ben Thompson and Nathan Dodd are at the forefront of developments in Myanmar’s power sector and have demonstrable experience in natural gas, hydropower and solar projects. The duo are often assisted by thriving counsel Matthew Chow, who advises on construction mandates.

Practice head(s):

Ben Thompson; Nathan Dodd

Other key lawyers:

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

  • Assisted the sponsors, comprising of EDF, Marubeni Corporation and Ayeyar Hinthar Holdings Co., Ltd on all aspects of the development of the Shweli-3 671MW hydropower project.
  • Advised syndicate of international lenders to Sembcorp, on development and operation of  the Myingyan 225MW gas-fired Independent Power Project (IPP).
  • Acted as international legal counsel to the project sponsors, the Kansai Electric Power Co., on development of the 66MW hydropower project at Deedoke on the Myitnge River in the Mandalay Region in Myanmar.

India > Foreign firms Tier 5

Mayer Brown is well regarded in the Indian market for handling high-profile and complex international arbitration as well as transactional matters, servicing clients from various offices in its global network. The team is led in New York by David Carpenter and in Singapore by Yu-Jin Tay and Soumitro Mukerji, who recently joined from Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee. Kay-Jannes Wegner joined the Singapore office from Kim & Chang in May 2022.

Practice head(s):

Yu-Jin Tay; Soumitro Mukerji; David Carpenter

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Excellent legal knowledge and strategic judgement.’

‘Exceptional client service.’

‘Yujin Tay is an absolutely fantastic lawyer. He is completely hands on and brings innovative solutions for the clients which are practical and keeping in mind clients’ commercial interest.’

‘Focused on delivering client results with the least cost.’

Asia Pacific: Regional International Arbitration > Leading firms

Mayer Brown has strong arbitration groups in Singapore and Hong Kong (the latter presence, via the history of Johnson Stokes & Master, being the oldest component of the firm's merger genealogy). Yu-Jin Tay has been joined of late in the Singapore office by Kay-Jannes Wegner, who brings with him strong Korean connections from his previous firms, and Paul Teo. In Hong Kong, Menachem Hasofer  has notable expertise in engineering disputes, and Tom Fu is notable for his expertise on matters crossing over with mainland China - other key names include Vivien Yip  and Geoffrey Chan .

South Korea > International arbitration

Historically concentrating on disputes in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, Mayer Brown continues to expand its international arbitration offering with the addition of former Kim & Chang partner Kay-Jannes Wegner, who joined in May 2021. Wegner represents Asian and European clients across a broad spectrum of energy, construction and defense-related arbitrations. Construction partner Paul Teo is also highly recommended. Located in Singapore, the practice is led by Yu-Jin Tay .

Practice head(s):

Yu-Jin Tay

Other key lawyers:

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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Middle East: Dubai

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DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Arbitration Yu Jin Tayyujin.tay@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0252
Asset finance San San Pehss.peh@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0232
Banking and finance Kayal Sachikayal.sachi@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0248
Corporate/M&A Rod Brownroderick.brown@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0636
Energy Nathan Doddnathan.dodd@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0235
Energy Ben Thompsonben.thompson@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0247
Projects Nathan Doddnathan.dodd@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0235
Projects Ben Thompsonben.thompson@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0247
Tax Pieter de Ridderpieter.deridder@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0250
Trade finance Angelia Chiaangelia.chia@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0655
Trade finance Ben Sandstadben.sandstad@mayerbrown.com+65 6327 0635
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Angelia Chia photoMs Angelia ChiaAngelia Chia is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and a…
Nathan Dodd photoMr Nathan DoddNathan Dodd is a Partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and is…
Kayal Sachi photoMs Kayal SachiKayal Sachi is a partner in the Singapore office of Mayer Brown’s…
Yu-Jin Tay photoMr Yu-Jin TayYu-Jin Tay is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and is…
Benjamin Thompson photoMr Benjamin ThompsonBenjamin Thompson is a Partner in Mayer Brown’s Singapore office and is…
Pieter de Ridder photoMr Pieter de RidderPieter de Ridder is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Singapore office…
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