Latham & Watkins LLP has a background in large-scale and industry-first type projects. With its longstanding presence in Singapore, it has been a major force in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific project development and finance for decades. It has continued to demonstrate its prowess in large renewable, LNG and gas-fired power projects around Southeast Asia. The Singapore team represents both lenders and sponsors, and is noted for its expertise in both project development and project finance. Stephen McWilliams leads the Asia project development and finance team, splitting his time between Singapore and Tokyo, and remaining especially active in LNG projects, along with petrochemicals, infrastructure and renewables. Don Stokes is another senior figure with a background in renewable and conventional power, infrastructure and telecoms, gas development and transportation projects. Owain Davies is recognised for LNG, power and petrochemicals projects in the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.
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Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- ChemOne Holdings
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea
- Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Marubeni Corporation
- San Miguel Corporation
- Delfin Midstream
- ACEN Corporation
- PT Mineral Industri Indonesia
- PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk
Work highlights
Advised the export credit agencies and other finance parties on the proposed Muara Laboh geothermal power plant expansion project.
Advised the export credit agencies and lenders on the project development and financing of the proposed Papua LNG Project in Papua New Guinea.
Advised Terra Solar Philippines on the procurement and construction of the Terra Solar project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Stephen McWilliams
Other key lawyers
Don Stokes: Owain Davies