Milbank's offering is well-versed in advising clients on renewable energy projects across Asia, particularly those in the wind energy sector. The team counts lenders, developers, financiers, sponsors and contractors amongst its clientele. Desiree Woo, who is experienced in power generation, natural resources and digital infrastructure projects, spearheads the practice. Marco Ying adds expertise in infrastructure finance. Shephard Liu retired from the team in May 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- The Export-Import Bank of China
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Asian Development Bank
- Shandong Electric Power 3
- ACEN Corporation
- PT Amman Mineral Industri
- GNPower Ltd
- Aboitiz Power
- China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Construction
Work highlights
Represented Asian Development Bank and the Senior Secured Parties in connection with the financing and construction of the Monsoon Wind Power Project – a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos.
Representing a project company in the 2x612MW (net) supercritical coal-fired power project in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Represented a project company and its sponsors in connection with the EPC arrangements with Chinese EPC contractor and limited recourse financing of this $1.7bn supercritical coal-fired power plant project in Bataan Province in the Philippines.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Desiree Woo
Other key lawyers
Marco Ying