Ashurst regularly advises international and domestic corporates, sponsors and financial institutions on high-profile transactions across infrastructure, financial services and energy. The team is experienced in handling matters with multijurisdictional elements. Anna Chung leads the practice, bringing expertise in project development, financing, PPP issues and cross-border transactions. Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli and Alfred Ng are also noteworthy.
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  • ‘I have worked with Alfred who has consistently demonstrated a rare blend of legal acumen, strategic foresight, and genuine client commitment.’

  • 'The team is knowledgeable on the market practices and standards in the sector. They were able to communicate complex issues with clarity and confidence.'

Key clients

  • Ayala Corporation NAC Logistics
  • Ayala Land
  • Prime Infra
  • Prime Energy
  • Aboitiz
  • ACEN
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Farallon Capital

Work highlights

Advised Ayala Corporation on the sale of a 40% economic stake in its logistics arm AC Logistics toDanish transportation and logistics giant A.P. Moller (Maersk).
Advised IFC on a sustainability linked-loan of up to PHP14.5 billion (USD250 million) to Ayala Land, Inc.(ALI). This is ALI's first sustainability-linked loan, which will support the company indecarbonising its commercial real-estate portfolio; and also the first sustainability-linked loanto be signed for the real estate sector in the Philippines.

Practice head

Anna Chung

Other key lawyers

Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli; Alfred Ng