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Benjamin Kheng is a seasoned legal counsel with 20 years of experience in corporate, infrastructure and energy law across the Asia-Pacific region. He is a proven leader in managing multi-jurisdictional legal teams and advising on complex renewables and utilities projects.

Benjamin is adept at structuring greenfield and brownfield energy transactions, leading negotiations, and enabling energy transition strategies. His expertise includes monitoring and interpreting new regulations, ensuring operational compliance with legal standards, and embedding strong governance frameworks aligned with corporate policy.

What are the most significant cases, projects and/or transactions that you and/or your legal team have recently been involved in?

Our legal team played a pivotal role in establishing a joint venture to develop and operate a solar photovoltaic power plant with integrated battery energy storage in Indonesia. In parallel, regulatory authorities have granted a conditional license to enable the import of renewable energy across borders for this project. The JV has also signed a memorandum of understanding with an infrastructure partner to explore the development of a subsea interconnector to facilitate clean energy transfer. We worked on negotiating and structuring these agreements, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions and mitigating regulatory and contractual risks,

How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crisis to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

As Head of Legal, my approach during periods of instability or crisis is anchored in being a proactive business partner. The role of Legal is not merely to protect, but to enable — particularly when the stakes are high.

I work closely with cross-functional teams to understand commercial pressures and strategic imperatives, ensuring that legal advice is contextual and aligned with business objectives. In times of uncertainty, agility and clarity are critical. I focus on translating complex legal frameworks into actionable, risk-calibrated options that empower decision-makers.

This often involves creative structuring — from alternative deal constructs and phased risk mitigation strategies to dynamic contractual protections — all designed to preserve commercial momentum without compromising legal integrity.

Resilience also depends on clarity and speed. I ensure that legal processes are streamlined and that the team operates with clear escalation paths and scenario-based playbooks. At the same time, I maintain a strong governance backbone to monitor, assess and recalibrate risk exposure as situations evolve.

Ultimately, Legal’s value in a crisis lies in its ability to balance protection with possibility — enabling the organisation to move forward confidently, even amid ambiguity.