Praised by clients for combining ‘deep legal expertise with a pragmatic and solutions-oriented mindset,’ the team at A&O Shearman is noted for advising global infrastructure investors and handling equity and debt capital markets work. The team’s clientele includes major conglomerates in technology, healthcare and power. Vicki Liu advises on banking, finance and private equity matters, while Gautam Narasimhan focuses on structured and acquisition financing and refinancing for international banks. Aloysius Tan handles global financial markets work, and Sarah Wilson advises on transportation and renewable energy projects. Sheila Ahuja KC specialises in international arbitration, with recent experience in investor-state disputes and restructuring issues. Specialising in financing transactions, Jessica Lee is versed in debt finance and project finance matters.

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.

Milbank is active in corporate transactions, capital markets and projects, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure. The team handles high-profile matters across renewable energy, real estate, leisure and hospitality, and global banking. It has been described as a ‘strong, dedicated team experienced in both Philippines M&A and capital markets.’ Leading the team is James Grandolfo, considered ‘the dean of the capital markets in the country,’ who is skilled in investments, refinancings and IPOs. Paul Pery brings expertise in corporate and capital markets, with a focus on financial services and debt capital markets. James Murray advises on energy-related projects, while Desiree Woo is noted for her strength in project finance and development. Other notable practitioners include Cesareo Singzon, who frequently provides support on capital markets transactions.

 

Predominantly advising energy, infrastructure and financial services clients, the team at Pinsent Masons has a transactional practice covering investments, contractual matters, joint ventures, renewable energy and PPP projects. The team is jointly led by James Harris and Bernard Ang. Harris advises banks on transactions, project finance debt and loan facilities. Ang has recently worked on renewable energy and infrastructure projects, advising on tax and contractual aspects. William Stroll focuses on financial services, including investment advisory, due diligence and joint ventures. Other key team members include David Platt, David Clinch and Peter Jang, who was promoted to partner in May 2024.

With a focus on technology, infrastructure and telecommunications, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advises on structuring, regulatory issues, joint ventures, project financing, and debt and equity investments. The team is led by Connell O’Neill, who specialises in corporate and commercial transactions, with recent work involving large-scale infrastructure and telecoms projects across multiple jurisdictions. Claude Jiang is another key practitioner, noted for his expertise in restructuring and finance matters.

King & Spalding LLP’s practice spans high-profile arbitration, financing, M&A and investments. Wade Coriell, described by clients as a ‘brilliant litigator,’ leads the team and brings expertise in high-value arbitration, regulatory and foreign investment issues, and infrastructure disputes with multijurisdictional elements. Aloysius Llamzon primarily advises conglomerates on arbitration and supply agreement issues. Elodie Dulac specialises in investment treaty arbitration, with recent matters involving energy and power. Andrew Brereton handles acquisition finance, structured lending, project finance, as well as equity and debt transactions. Simon Cowled focuses on privatisation and renewable energy investment issues, while Jun Bautista frequently assists on arbitration matters.

Ashurst regularly advises international and domestic corporates, sponsors and financial institutions on high-profile transactions across infrastructure, financial services and energy. The team is experienced in handling matters with multijurisdictional elements. Anna Chung leads the practice, bringing expertise in project development, financing, PPP issues and cross-border transactions. Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli and Alfred Ng are also noteworthy.

Stephenson Harwood LLP advises clients across energy, aviation, telecommunications and financial services on transactional, regulatory, financing and investment matters. Tom Platts leads the team, with recent work including cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Saugata Mukherjee focuses on aviation, handling financing, sale and leaseback, and purchase agreements. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of Nick Dingemans from Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in October 2024.