Credited for ‘deep industry knowledge, acute commercial sense and innovative constructs’, Mayer Brown is recognised as a market leader in Asia for LNG import and energy infrastructure projects, advising sponsors, lenders, governments, and investors across renewables, thermal power, LNG, and broader oil and gas projects, with a strong track record in emerging markets including Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. Singapore’s practice head Nick Kouvaritakis is a globally recognised LNG and energy lawyer, who advises on all aspects of LNG projects, including development, M&A, financing, contracts, and disputes. Skilled in project finance mandates is Benjamin Thompson, whose expertise covers a range of renewable energy projects. Sean Prior brings key strengths in projects work at the intersection of LNG and oil and gas, remaining a go-to for projects in Vietnam and across South East Asia.
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Testimonials
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- 'This is the best team in energy with whom we have worked. Deep industry knowledge, acute commercial sense, innovative constructs, while considering the basic guardrails. The team is very hard-working and responsive. Also, Mayer Brown's Energy practice has a bench of excellent lawyers who have different levels of industry focus - LNG, clean energy, EPC, etc.'
- 'Nick Kouvaritakis runs a great group. He is an industry leader. Great insight and relationships. Matthew Chow is amazing. He is super smart, truly dedicated to his clients, works around-the-clock, lovely demeanour, and deep industry and sector knowledge. A true pleasure to work with Matthew. We consider him a part of the team. Nick Kendrick brings superb and innovative understanding and articulation of clean energy law, with remarkable consideration as a lawyer for commercial realities. He is wise counsel.'
- 'Nick Kouvaritakis. Exceptional attitude. Very commercially astute. Great to have him on your team.'
- 'Commercially astute. Deep experience. Great Attitude.'
Key clients
- ADNOC
- Singapore LNG
- China Light and Power
- Marubeni Corporation
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Asian Development Bank
- Kansai Electric
- Sembcorp
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd
- JERA
- Hartree Partners
- Itochu Corporation
Work highlights
Advising Singapore LNG ("SLNG") on all FSRU-related aspects of its landmark offshore LNG import project in Singapore.
Advising Excelerate Energy in connection with the co-development of a greenfield LNG import terminal in Haiphong, Vietnam.
Advised Clifford Capital, an infrastructure financing platform, and Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform established by HSBC and Temasek, on a US$30 million joint green loan to leading Singapore energy provider, BECIS Bioenergy Pte. Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nick Kouvaritakis
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Thompson; Sean Prior; Matthew Chow; Nick Kendrick