Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has an established banking and finance practice in the mining, energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. The Singapore team has a particularly strong reputation for oil and gas financings, including reserve-based lending. It is known for its bank-side engagements, though has a broader client base of borrowers and private capital providers. The office is developing its standing in project finance, especially following the arrival of Rupert Baker in 2022; Baker is the former senior counsel and head of legal, project finance and energy, at SoftBank Group. Adrian Cheng is head of finance in Asia and is rated for his expertise in energy and natural resources financings, especially in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Philippines.