Ashurst LLP experienced considerable change in 2023 with the departure of a team led by four partners, including Daniel Reinbott, to the newly launched Singapore office of Baker Botts L.L.P. The firm has sought to replenish its senior ranks with the hire of former Shearman & Sterling LLP Singapore office managing partner Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli and former counsel Scott Baggett, who has joined as a partner. The UK-headquartered firm’s Singapore office has historically enjoyed a strong reputation in LNG and the wider oil and gas sector. The new team provides further expertise in energy transition projects, including gas-to-power, renewables, carbon capture and storage. It has strong links to sponsors, lenders and funds. Alfred Ng provides further senior expertise in energy sector financings, including project finance and acquisition finance.
Testimonials
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‘Up-to-date on the latest legal and regulatory developments and able to convey the impact to project financing deals.’
‘In-depth knowledge and experience on subject matter. Able to provide legal insights and also commercial considerations when negotiating terms sheet or documentation.’
‘My experience collaborating with Ashurst has been immensely positive. In my view, the key strengths of Ashurst lies in its people, who are capable of delivering high-quality work efficiently, provide effective solutions for complex structured finance facilities that involves multiple legal jurisdictions, and most importantly are pleasantly easy-going to collaborate with.’
‘Alfred Ng and his team members have been excellent throughout the entire deal cycle (incl. post-closing follow-ups). Excellent in the sense that the legal service provided has been impeccable with excellent delivery timelines and quality.’
'Very dedicated team, taking initiatives and involved partners are actually leading the whole process.'
‘Excellent service. Very knowledgeable on energy transactions.'
‘Had a good experience working with Alfred Ng, partner in the Singapore office. Exceptional patience in dealing with the diverse requirements of the different stakeholders.’
Key clients
- Total
- bp
- Shell
- Mitsubishi Corporation and its subsidiaries Diamond Gas International and Tabeer Energy
- ENI
- Tokyo Gas
- Woodside
- BHP Billiton
- Singapore LNG
- Medco Energi
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- Societe Generale
- BNP Paribas
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Deutsche Bank
- Macquarie Bank
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- British International Investment (ex- CDC Group)
- Habib Bank Limited
- Faysal Bank Limited
- Government of Sindh Energy Department
- ING Bank
- Mizuho Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised British International Investment, Habib Bank Limited, and Faysal Bank Limited and a number of other banks on the financing of the Indus, Liberty 1 and Liberty 2 wind power projects in Sindh province, Pakistan. |
- Advised the Energy Department of the Government of Sindh on the Utility-Scale Solar Sindh Solar Energy Project for Pakistan.
- Advised ANZ, DB and ING in relation to an up to $415m reserve based lending facility for a Singapore incorporated subsidiary of Prime Infrastucture's to finance its acquisition of Shell’s 45% operating interest in the Malampaya gas field offshore Palawan, the Philippines.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli, Alfred Ng