The practice at King & Spalding LLP covers all aspects of Asia’s energy, power and natural resources industries, as well as transport, infrastructure, and technology. It has deep experience in the Philippines, particularly across projects, disputes, M&A, financing and distressed investments. Wade Coriell leads the firm’s disputes practice in Asia, while Andrew Brereton specialises in banking work including acquisition finance, structured lending, and project finance; he also has extensive experience in restructurings and corporate workouts. Elodie Dulac has niche expertise in investment treaty arbitrations.
Testimonials
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'Andrew Brereton is commercial and a skilled tactician. In a negotiation, he outmanoeuvres his peers.'
‘Depth of expertise across multiple jurisdictions.’
'The K&S team's ability to navigate the structure, anticipate multiple scenarios, and design creative solutions to protect the client's interest stood out. They understand the commercial objectives and don't get bogged down in legalese which makes them effective at negotiating.'
'Transparent.'
‘Aloysius Llamazon is an absolute superstar with a first-rate legal mind and excellent client-management skills.’
‘The have a world-wide presence and can draw on both lawyers and experts across jurisdictions and subject matters.’
‘Wade Coriell is a standout litigator and has the unique ability to synthesise very complicated cases and present it persuasively in simple terms to arbitrators.'
- 'Aloysius Llamzon is a scholarly pleader and advocate and able to present a client's case - even its weak points - in best light. ’
Key clients
- BW Gas
- CarVal Investors LP
- National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
- Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. (formerly Shell Philippines Exploration B.V.)
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wade Coriell