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Singapore > Energy: foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case Pte. Ltd.’s leading multi-disciplinary team often advises clients in international mandates, using Singapore as the regional hub of their practice. The firm’s specialty ranges from renewable energy, hydrogen, and LNG to oil and gas, conventional power, and petrochemicals projects. Co-lead of the team, Saul Daniel, focuses his practice on the oil and gas sector, often advising clients on joint ventures and the development and financing of upstream, downstream, and LNG projects. Fergus Smith stands out for his expertise in the development, project financing and equity sale & purchase of energy and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the renewable energy sector. Tim Fourteau strongly focuses on advising on renewable, petrochemical, LNG and data centre projects across APAC.

Practice head(s):

Saul Daniel

Other key lawyers:

Fergus Smith; Tim Fourteau; Cristian Blumm; Yun Yong; Nettie Choo

Testimonials

‘They provide the full spectrum of services, are knowledgeable and prompt.’

‘Saul Daniel is extremely experienced in complex transactional energy matters, particularly in China. He has built a very strong team of excellent associates, with Nettie Choo standing out as a star performer.’

‘The team demonstrates a degree of focused attention, passion for our issues and resourcefulness that we do not experience elsewhere.’

‘The team has vast experience in renewables, particularly off-shore windfarms. They are adaptable, personable and proactive with an ability to come up with creative solutions to problems which arise in this complex field.’

‘The team is experienced and knowledgeable, and makes sure the project is progressing according to schedule. They work as a balanced and well-organised team and have good relationships with other firms which makes negotiations often quite smooth.’

‘Fergus Smith provides a good strategic approach to various situations, which is important during negotiations of complex project finance transactions. He is well supported by his colleague, Nettie Choo.’

‘White & Case is undoubtedly the leader in the energy field, having a detailed knowledge of our business that take them from simply being external lawyers, to becoming our trusted advisers.’

‘I am pleased to recommend Fergus Smith for his exceptional legal expertise, negotiation skills, and dedication to his clients.’

Singapore > Projects: foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case Pte. Ltd.’s team often advises clients on cross-border matters across the APAC region, with Singapore serving as the regional hub of its project development and finance practice. The firm specialises in a number of areas, including renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and LNG. The team stands out for its work within the offshore wind sector, as well as in the emerging hydrogen sector in Asia. Notably, team co-lead Fergus Smith specialises in the development, project financing and equity sale and purchase of energy and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the renewable energy sector. Other team lead Saul Daniel is an oil and gas specialist with a focus on joint ventures and the development and financing of upstream, downstream, and LNG projects. Tim Fourteau often helps equity and debt investors navigate complex investments in energy and infrastructure projects.

Practice head(s):

Fergus Smith; Saul Daniel

Other key lawyers:

Tim Fourteau; Nettie Choo

Testimonials

‘They provide the full spectrum of services and are knowledgeable and prompt.’

‘Tim Fourteau is very knowledgeable and prompt. I am thoroughly impressed with the services rendered by Tim.’

‘Fergus Smith provides a good strategic approach to various situations, which is important during negotiations of complex project finance transactions.’

‘The team I worked with was extremely professional, from the associates to the partners. One key aspect is that while they are protecting the interests of their client, they keep an open mind in order to reach solutions acceptable by all the parties.’

‘Tim Fourteau has deep knowledge of the market practices in Indonesia, is commercially and solution driven.’

‘We have a long-standing relationship with Saul Daniel, who has invested the time and energy not just to continue to increase his industry expertise, but to continually deepen the client relationship.’

‘Top in class. There is true depth of knowledge, accompanied by quick and pragmatic advice.’

‘Saul Daniels and Nettie Choo are a great team, providing crisp, accurate and easily digestible advice on complex matters.’

Singapore > Banking and finance: foreign firms Tier 2

White & Case Pte. Ltd. has deep expertise in Singapore and Southeast Asia with the banking and finance team led by two partners that have been based in the country for more than 15 years each. The group is noted for representing a multitude of banks along with a range of private equity sponsors. It has an extensive record in acquisition and leveraged finance, mezzanine finance, fund finance, private credit and structured commodity finance; clients highlight the team for ‘sponsor-driven financings’. It is also making a further impression in sustainability-linked financings. Alexander McMyn is the executive partner of the Singapore office and has an extensive record in banking and finance matters across the region, particularly Singapore, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Charles McConnell is noted for acquisition finance, fund finance and structured financings.

Practice head(s):

Alexander McMyn

Other key lawyers:

Charles McConnell

Testimonials

‘White & Case Singapore’s banking practice has a broad range of expertise and focuses on the more complex side of sponsor-driven and cross-border financing. The current team have been in place for several years now and have established a good reputation in the market.’

‘The two main partners are Alexander McMyn and Charles McConnell. They are both highly experienced and can be relied upon for providing user-friendly advice in often difficult and challenging circumstances. They can often be seen advising on sponsor-driven financings and in Southeast Asian jurisdictions such as Vietnam.’

Singapore > Capital markets: equity and debt: foreign firms Tier 2

White & Case Pte. Ltd. is a major force in Southeast Asia and South Asia capital markets offerings. It has the senior talent and depth of team to handle a broad range of significant transactions, from complex high-yield debt to landmark IPOs. The Singapore department has close connections to underwriters and issuers, and has continued to demonstrate its expertise in headline IPOs, equity-linked offerings and sovereign issuances. It remains closely associated with the Indonesia and India markets, while building its presence in green and sustainability-linked bond offerings. US and UK-qualified Kaya Proudian is one of the most experienced and highly-rated practitioners in the market and consistently advises on headline equity and debt deals in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia. Rahul Guptan is also a recognised leader in Indian capital markets offerings and Xuan Jin provides further senior expertise in debt offerings, structured products and Islamic finance.

Practice head(s):

Kaya Proudian

Other key lawyers:

Rahul Guptan; Xuan Jin

Testimonials

‘The team led by Kaya Proudian is very responsive and has deep experience in equity capital markets.’

‘Kaya Proudian is very responsive, experienced and a tough negotiator.’

‘Xuan Jin is a knowledgeable and responsive partner, who delivers a high quality service.’

Singapore > Corporate and M&A: foreign firms Tier 2

Praised as ‘responsive and commercial’, the team at White & Case Pte. Ltd. has bolstered its prowess in high-profile energy M&A, with additional expertise in private equity transactions and date centre investments. ‘Exceptional’ practice leader Jonathan Olier maintains a strong track record in M&A and private equity deals, cross-border joint ventures and private capital mandates, and counts private equity houses, corporates, investment funds and family offices among his key roster of clients. Tzi-Yang Seow, who advises on buyouts, growth equity investments and disposals, going private transactions and joint ventures, is another key contact in the group. Jessica Leung was promoted to partner in January 2025.

Practice head(s):

Jonathan Olier

Other key lawyers:

Tzi-Yang Seow; Jessica Leung

Testimonials

‘Responsive and commercial. Able to offer solutions during negotiations.’

‘They work day and night, and the response turnaround time is amazing.’

‘The partner that really stands out is Jonathan Olier; he is exceptional and practical.’

‘Jonathan Olier’s team is very prompt and always on the ball. In order to turn around the drafts, his team will work round the clock to incorporate their comments and revisions. Very dependable.’

‘W&C has a very diverse team with a broad range of services available. Especially in big multi-geographical and complex transactions, we tend to choose W&C because we can tap into their expertise anytime throughout the deal. Responses are very quick and prompt.’

‘It is mainly the quality of the work and timeliness of the turnaround time that makes us always go back to W&C. ’

Key clients

ESR Singapore Pte Ltd.

TPG Capital (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Growtheum Capital Partners

QIA

EDFI Management Company SA

Brookfield Asset Management

PCGH/bolttech Holdings Ltd.

EMK Capital Management Limited

PAG

Schneider Electric Industries SAS

Work highlights

Singapore > International arbitration Tier 2

Matthew Secomb heads the international arbitration practice at White & Case Pte. Ltd. The team has a broad range of experience, which encompasses commercial, energy, and construction disputes. Further to this, the team also assists governments and corporations with international investment treaty arbitrations. Secomb has experience navigating different arbitration forums such as the AIAC, DIAC, and SIAC. Aditya Singh and Philip Tan are further stand out members of the team. Singh has a particular expertise in navigating matters involving India, while Philip Tan is experienced with LNG price disputes and investor-state arbitrations.

Practice head(s):

Matthew Secomb

Other key lawyers:

Philip Tan; Aditya Singh

Testimonials

‘The team is excellent in strategising and executing tactics with their expert knowledge and experience.’

‘A consistent strength is that they provide clear and proactive communication with the client. I’ve also been impressed by their attention to detail and understanding commercial/business aspects relating to the case.’

‘Matthew Secomb and Philip Tan are both outstanding communicators and practitioners. They’ve demonstrated their deep expert knowledge. Their communication skills enable the client to be appropriately knowledgeable of the situation at all times.’

‘A very strong team out of Singapore with a real focus on India-related disputes.’

‘Aditya Singh is a star lawyer and one of the best advocates of his generation. He works on very high profile and complex disputes.’

Key clients

Republic of India

Singapore > Restructuring and insolvency: foreign firms Tier 2

Singapore > Investment funds: foreign firms

The investment funds offering at White & Case Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is spearheaded by Nadan Sehic, who was promoted to partner in January 2025 and focuses on the formation and operation of private equity funds, real estate funds, managed accounts, co-investment vehicles and hedge funds.

Indonesia > Foreign firms Tier 1

White & Case Pte. Ltd. has a broad range of experience advising on high-value transactions in the energy, real estate, and manufacturing sectors. Kaya Proudian leads the capital markets team, while Jonathan Olier is the head of the M&A and private equity practice. Tim Fourteau is recommended for his skill at handling complex project development and financing mandates, especially regarding power, oil and gas and infrastructure; he regularly advises clients such as equity investors, financial institutions, and developers. Alexander McMyn is also noted for his expertise in debt finance and restructuring matters. The international practice is complimented by its association with Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA) in Jakarta.

Practice head(s):

Kaya Proudian; Jonathan Olier; Alexander McMyn

Other key lawyers:

Tim Fourteau

Key clients

Adivira Capital

Baring Private Equity Asia

China’s Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.

CVC Capital Partners

CIMB Investment Bank Berhad

CLSA Limited

Credit Suisse Limited

Deutsche Bank AG

Lotte Chemical Corporation

PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan

PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia

Work highlights

Vietnam > Foreign desks Tier 2

With the team’s Vietnam offering spanning corporate transactions and M&A, debt financings and international, in addition to disputes, White & Case Pte. Ltd. counts lenders and international investors among its key roster of clients. Leading the practice is Singapore-based Charles McConnell, who is well regarded for his standout expertise in credit transactions across Vietnam, in addition to leveraged and acquisition financings, back-leverage financings, and sustainability-linked loans.

Practice head(s):

Charles McConnell

Testimonials

‘The team knows the Vietnam market well and is one of the most active overseas-based teams in banking and finance.’

‘Charles McConnell has significant experience in the Vietnamese market and is adept at working with Vietnamese counsel to advise lenders on the ins-and-outs of executing debt transactions with a Vietnamese angle.’

‘Well established with solid experience across multiple private credit transactions in relevant geographies. Great technical expertise across multiple different fields such as restructuring and banking and finance.’

‘Charles McConnell has proven to be incredibly thoughtful and commercial with the rare quality of providing the necessary legal expertise whilst being commercial about it. He is also incredibly responsive.’

‘Charles McConnell is excellent and very technical.’

‘Tough negotiators, experts in foreign markets, with a quick turnaround.’

‘Charles McConnell’ visionary approach sets him apart, consistently anticipating and navigating complex legal landscape with innovative solutions. Charles is exceptionally sophisticated and responsive.’

‘Charles McConnell is very experienced on Vietnam deals.’

Philippines > Foreign firms Tier 3

The team at White & Case Pte. Ltd. regularly handles corporate and finance work, advising Philippine corporates on investments and acquisitions, in addition to harboring capabilities within the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sector.  Ostiane Goh-Livorness is the main contact following the departure of Matthew Osborne in January 2025.

Other key lawyers:

Ostiane Goh-Livorness

Work highlights

India > Foreign firms

Praised for its ‘deep expertise’ and ‘strong geographical presence’, White & Case Pte. Ltd. routinely operates for global conglomerates in relation to M&A, investments and QIPs on both a domestic and international level. Seasoned practitioner Dipen Sabharwal KC spearheads the group with his extensive experience in the disputes field, while Savi Hebbur is recommended for his international M&A expertise and corporate capabilities more broadly. Alongside them, Nandan Nelivigi is well-versed in energy and infrastructure-based mandates, handling financing and joint ventures within this remit, and Aditya Singh utilises his ‘exceptional talent’ to advise on international arbitration and white-collar investigations for a litany of clients. Other recommended lawyers in the ‘highly knowledgeable’ practice includes Rahul Guptan and Alexander McMyn.

Practice head(s):

Dipen Sabharwal KC

Other key lawyers:

Savi Hebbur; Nandan Nelivigi; Aditya Singh; Rahul Guptan; Alexander McMyn

Testimonials

‘The firm’s cross border expertise came through very clearly during the transaction.’

‘Nandan Nelivigi was a tremendous resource to have on our side. His deep experience in the field was apparent to all parties of the transaction and his inputs received instant attention. His ability to instantly connect the seemingly disparate provisions of the transaction was invaluable.’

‘The firm stands out for its deep expertise across varied practice areas and impressive geographical presence. One of the most notable strengths of White & Case is their deep expertise in the broad areas of law they practice. The firm boasts of a team of highly knowledgeable and experienced professionals across practice areas.’

‘In addition to its specialised knowledge, White & Case has established a strong geographical presence, with offices strategically located across globe. This extensive reach allows them to serve clients effectively and efficiently, regardless of their location.’

‘I can attest to Dipen Sabharwal, KC’s exceptional expertise and the profound respect he commands within the legal community. He is most suited for complex disputes for his comprehensive knowledge and strategic approach. He approaches every case with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that no aspect is overlooked. This diligence, combined with his ability to think creatively and innovatively, makes him a sought-after lawyer.’

‘Aditya Singh exhibits exceptional talent, dedication, and professionalism well beyond his years. He has already distinguished himself as a hardworking and collaborative professional. Aditya has a remarkable ability to grasp complex legal concepts and apply them effectively. In addition to his professional capabilities, Aditya is a pleasure to work with.’

‘I’ve had most interaction with Aditya Singh. He is a star lawyer and one of the best advocates of his generation. Rare combination of superb expertise in both international arbitration and white collar.’

‘Dipen Sabharwal is an exceptional lawyer, meticulous and very hard working; highly regarded for his ability to advise on multi-jurisdictional disputes and developing and executing effective strategies in a dispute. I have found him to be a very clever counsel who impresses clients and arbitrators with his calm and persuasive manner.’

Work highlights

South Korea > International arbitration

White & Case LLP (Foreign Legal Consultant Office) houses a team known for its strong capabilities in acting for private equity and venture capital firms, and clients active within the liquid natural gas and offshore wind industries. Matthew Secomb leads the team from Singapore with his vast experience in representing Major Korean companies in energy sector disputes. David Robertson works out of the London office, utilising his deep knowledge of construction law to handle disputes concerning offshore wind, power, and oil & gas projects.

Practice head(s):

Matthew Secomb

Other key lawyers:

David Robertson

Work highlights

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