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Mr Joo Thye Tan

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Work Department

Finance, Energy, Project Finance, Trade Finance

Position

Joo Thye is a consultant in Dentons Rodyk’s Finance practice group and Co-Head of the Infrastructure practice. He is experienced in the areas of banking and finance, energy, mining, infrastructure, project finance, restructuring, M&A and direct investment transactions.

He has undertaken complex cross-border projects in emerging markets where project development, execution and borrowing are difficult through the use of structuring, risks transfers and risks mitigation from familiarity with these markets. He has advised on, among others, the development of both traditional and renewable energy power plants and other infrastructure assets, routinely seeing the transaction through from inception to commercial operation. Energy projects undertaken include hydroelectric power, solar power, wind power, gas and coal fired power plants in Asia such as Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Mongolia and China. Through multiple documentations in consortium arrangements—such as sale and purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholders’ agreements (SHAs), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, fuel supply, operations and maintenance (O&M) arrangements, power purchase agreement, build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts, implementation agreements and their related financing documents—he has successfully led these projects to financial close.

He has also advised borrowers, banks and financial institutions on a wide range of transactions which include advising on bilateral, club and syndicated loans, refinancing, infrastructure financing (including utilities and both greenfield and brownfield assets), export credit agency (ECA) supported financing and acquisition financing, both within and outside of Singapore, and financing in the energy, trade and commodity sectors.

He is familiar with working with export credit agencies or multilateral agencies through the use of their insurances and guarantees to enhance the bankability of power projects. In particular, he has extensive dealings and a strong relationship with the Chinese Export Credit Agency (Sinosure), a necessary and key player in financing power plants or other infrastructure projects in Asia where a Chinese contractor is involved.

His in-depth understanding of bank credit and risks management issues makes identifying and assessing structural credit risks from both the operation and legal perspective more effective especially relating to borrowers or counterparties from the emerging markets in Asia, and helps to ensure that legal documentation will be executed in a timely manner.

Career

Senior Partner – Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP (formerly Rodyk & Davidson LLP) (2002 – present)
Singapore Telecoms (2001 – 2002)
Asia Pulp & Paper Co Ltd (1997 – 2001)
Rodyk & Davidson (1992 – 1997)
Loo & Partners (1989 – 1992)

Languages

English, Mandarin

Education

LLB (Hons) National University of Singapore, 1989

Lawyer Rankings

Singapore > Projects and energy: local firms

(Leading partners)

Joo Thye Tan – Dentons Rodyk

Dentons Rodyk’s energy team stands out for its sector expertise in the solar, coal, LNG, and wind sectors. It regularly advises major energy companies on power purchase agreements, M&As, and project financing. Notably, key individual Joo Thye Tan focuses on the energy, mining, and infrastructure areas with capabilities to advise on project finance, restructuring, M&A, and direct investment. Jonathan Guwe, who works closely with Thye, is experienced in the financial aspects of energy-related projects. Ipshita Chaturvedi has expertise in the renewable energy sector, from coal, oil, and LNG to hydrogen, ammonia, lithium, solar, wind and other sustainable energy sources. Ron Oong has experience in the areas of banking and finance, energy, mining, infrastructure, project finance, and restructuring.

Singapore > Projects: foreign firms

Dentons Rodyk’s team works across the full energy sector including with power, oil and gas, LNG and renewable energy projects. Team lead Joo Thye Tan focuses on the energy, mining, and infrastructure matters, and often advises clients on project finance, restructuring, and M&A matters. Jonathan Guwe works closely with Thye and is experienced in the financial aspects of energy related projects. Ipshita Chaturvedi focuses her practice on the energy transition, helping clients shift from coal and oil to hydrogen, ammonia, lithium, solar, and wind energy sources.

Singapore > Banking and finance: local firms

Dentons Rodyk remains best known for real estate finance, continuing to represent local and regional banks along with real estate developers and companies in substantial financings. The firm has made a further impression in green and sustainability-linked financings in the real estate sector. It is also noted for syndicated lending, asset finance, Islamic financings, leveraged finance, and trade and commodity finance. Key industry sectors include real estate, private equity, energy and natural resources. Doreen Sim is head of the banking and finance group with a background in bilateral and syndicated loans, real estate finance and acquisition finance; she continues to lead many of the firm’s major real estate finance engagements. Joo Thye Tan leads the infrastructure practice and is noted for project financings in the energy sector. Janice Ngeow is head of the asset-based finance group and is co-head of Islamic finance alongside Zhulkarnain Rahim. Jonathan Guwe is also rated.

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