Projects and infrastructure specialist Richard Khoo Boo Hin, ‘well-known for his expertise and experience in the field’, and Fariz Abdul Aziz, who advises on oil and gas, and energy-related transactional work, jointly lead the ’dedicated’ practice at Skrine. The team’s workload varies from advising key energy clients on M&A, financing and transactions, to acting for clients on the key elements of large-scale developments and due diligence aspects therein. Its client roster includes well-known national companies from sectors including aviation and construction. Senior associate Rachel Chiah is another key contact in the group.

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'Richard Khoo is well-known for his expertise and experience in the field. His team is dedicated to completing the task promptly and has the right attitude.'
'Richard Khoo is approachable and knowledgeable. No doubt he possesses the relevant knowledge and experience in the field. He knows the industry inside out and is able to tackle issues from every angle and give us precise advice as well as solutions.'
'The team at Skrine has a good blend of expertise and skills. They have excellent customer service, and respond in a good and timely manner. They take the time to understand the clients' needs and objectives and always have their best interests at heart.'
'Richard Khoo is very diligent in his drafting and understands the clients' needs.'
'They always give thoughtful analysis to all our legal problems by providing practical and creative solutions.'
'Richard Khoo and Rachel Chiah are well-versed in the end-to-end aspects of cases. Richard's strength is in his in-depth knowledge of EPC contracts and his ability to deliver practical solutions pertaining to interfaces with other project documents.'
'Richard Khoo and Rachel Chiah helped us to navigate the intricacies of the power business. They are very willing to share their experiences and I appreciate their candidness in pointing out potential pitfalls, whilst maintaining a strict sense of professionalism.'
'Through Richard Khoo and Rachel Chiah, Skrine has vast skills and experience in Malaysia which is hereby acknowledged. Both of them have shared with us their experiences in power plants in bespoke EPC contract and application of domestic and international laws, providing workable solutions alternatives.'

Key clients

Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd
Petroleum Sarawak Berhad
TC Sunergy Sdn Bhd
Reach Energy Berhad
Iskandar Investment Berhad, , Iskandar Education Enterprise Sdn Bhd
Consortium of Sunway Construction Sdn. Bhd. and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2
Ping Petroleum Sdn Bhd
Longboat Energy PLC
DP World
Aker Solutions ASA
Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd
Halliburton Company

Work highlights

Advised the consortium of Sunway Construction Sdn. Bhd. and Power Engineering Consulting Joint Stock Company 2 on the $2.4bn construction of the 2,120MW Song Hau II Thermal Power Plant Project at Hau Giang, Vietnam.
Advised Aker Solutions on the $700m sale of its subsea business to a joint venture comprising Schlumberger, Aker Solutions and Subsea 7.
Advised Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad on their asset replacement project at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, comprising the $260m baggage handling system upgrading works and $177m aerotrain system replacement works.