Latham & Watkins LLP is well-placed to advise on energy transition projects, infrastructure transactions and M&A across fintech, financial services and digital infrastructure. The team handles high-value investments and financing matters. The practice is led by Hong Kong-based Benjamin Carale, who is highly experienced in investment matters, IPOs and liability management transactions. With a focus on energy investments, Don Stokes is skilled at advising on equity acquisitions and financing matters. Diana Dizon frequently assists on IPO-related work, contributing to the team’s capital markets capabilities.
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Key clients
- AC Energy Holdings
- Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation
- Frontier Tower Associates Philippines
- Growtheum Capital Partners
- I Squared Capital
- Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
- PhilTower
- San Miguel Corporation
- SM Investments Corporation
- Unioil Petroleum Philippines
Work highlights
Advised Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its subsidiary, Solar Philippines New Energy Corporation, on its strategic partnership with Actis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, on its 40% stake in the Terra Solar Project. The transaction represents the largest foreign direct investment for a greenfield infrastructure project in the Philippines.
Advised Unioil, one of the largest petroleum companies in the Philippines, on its agreement with Aramco, a global leading integrated energy and chemicals company, to acquire a 25% equity stake in Unioil.
Advised JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BPI Capital and HSBC as joint lead managers in connection with the issue of US$300 million 5.332% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 issued by Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. and guaranteed by its parent, Jollibee Foods Corporation.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Benjamin Carale
Other key lawyers
Don Stokes; Diana Dizon