King & Spalding LLP is best known for its energy expertise, including power and renewables, oil and gas, and LNG projects. It is also recognised for its experience in representing ECAs and multilateral banks. The Singapore team’s primary markets are Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines. The group has experienced an uptick in acquisitions and disposals linked to distressed infrastructure assets around the region, including advising Japanese energy clients on the exit from or repurposing legacy coal-fired power generation assets. Simon Cowled is an experienced figure in energy M&A and project development, notably advising clients on recent large-scale solar projects, and major exits from renewable and conventional power projects around Southeast Asia. Andrew Brereton is another outstanding practitioner with a major presence in energy transition loans and digital infrastructure financings, often provided by credit funds. Zoe Bromage has emerged as a prominent name in low-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and storage projects, along with renewable projects and LNG transactions.
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Key clients

  • Venice
  • Princeton Digital Group
  • National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)
  • Prime Energy Resources Development
  • Emirates Water and Electricity Company
  • Masdar
  • EDF
  • Korea East-West Power Co
  • Suez International

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Simon Cowled

Practice head

Simon Cowled; Andrew Brereton; Wade Coriell

Other key lawyers

Zoe Bromage