Noted for its domestic and international capability in handling infrastructure investment, corporate finance, and capital markets mandates, Linklaters acts for a broad range of clients, from international sponsors and financial institutions to domestic corporations. Fiona Gray is singled out for her work on private credit transactions in the region, particularly cross-border structured finance deals, while Wanwisar Nakarat, who manages the firm’s Bangkok office, has extensive experience advising on project financing and M&A in Vietnam’s projects and energy sectors. Philip Badge is well regarded for his expertise on cross-border structured finance transactions and Amit Singh is noted for his expertise in debt and equity capital markets mandates. Robert Elliot acts for private equity and sovereign wealth funds, while Ying Fu advises on energy and infrastructure matters. All name individuals lead the Vietnam practice. Dior Lin is another key contact in the group.
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Key clients

  • Actis
  • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
  • Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
  • Commonwealth Bank (CBA)
  • Credit Suisse
  • Citibank
  • CLP Holdings Ltd.
  • Green, Yellow B.V.
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

Work highlights

Advised the arrangers on a facility to Masan Corporation and a facility to The Sherpa Company Limited for the purpose of, undertaking investment transactions supporting their respective strategic long-term targets.
Assisted Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, the lender, on the provision of US$287.16m bridge loan facilities to Super Energy Corporation Public Company Limited and subsequent project financing of the 3 subsidiaries.
Virya Energy, a Belgium-based renewable energy platform, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Constant Energy, a Singapore-headquartered rooftop solar developer with projects throughout Southeast Asia

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Fiona Gray
Wanwisar Nakarat
Amit Singh

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Ying Fu
Dior Lin

Practice head

Fiona Gray; Phil Badge; Amit Singh; Robert Elliot; Wanwisar Nakarat; Ying Fu

Other key lawyers

Dior Lin