Alfred Ng
Ashurst LLPAshurst LLP’s international projects group is often instructed by financial institutions, government entities and public and private companies on large-scale renewable energy, transportation, water, mining and refining projects. Green and sustainability linked loan arrangements have also been a key recent area of work for the department. The practice has a broad reach, with the group advising on a high volume of multinational mandates. Alfred Ng co-heads the practice with Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli and Scott Baggett; the latter two joined the group in mid-2023. Richard Guit, Michael Harrison and Daniel Reinbott left the firm in mid-2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli is an extremely capable lawyer. Able to provide incisive and thoughtful solutions to challenging situations. Extremely responsive and is able to provide quick turnarounds despite the time pressures.’
‘Up to date with the latest legal and regulatory developments and able to advise on impact to project financing.’
‘Excellent in the sense that the legal service provided has been impeccable with excellent delivery timelines and quality.’
‘The team in Singapore is led by partners of exceptional ability both from the standpoint of legal expertise and commercial nous. Experience across the team is wide ranging and spans various sectors. Transactions are managed well and efficiently, no doubt helped by the team's familiarity with stakeholders in the industry.’
‘Alfred Ng is an all-round lawyer of high calibre. Advice offered is clear, well-thought through and concise. His deep experience shows in his ability to anticipate issues well ahead of them arising, and to offer practical solutions promptly. Alfred is an intelligent and commercially minded lawyer.’
‘Alfred Ng is a highly experienced partner particularly in the project financing space. He offers practical advice and work well with opposing counsels that ensures smoother negotiations during documentation.'
Key clients
- Marubeni
- Keppel Renewable Energy
- GCL Intelligent Energy Co Ltd.
- Asian Development Bank
- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited
- China Development Bank
- Bank of China
- Sacyr Concessions
- JBIC
- The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank)
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Masdar
- PT PJB Investas (a subsidiary of PT PLN Nusantara Power)
- U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
- Unique Hotels & Resorts
- Riyad Bank
- Bank Muscat
- Strategic Finance Limited
- I-Squared Capital
- Macquarie Capital / Green Investment Group
- DBS Bank
- World Bank Group (International Finance Corporation)
- British International Investment (ex- CDC Group)
- Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
- United Overseas Bank
- Mining Industry Indonesia (MIND ID), formerly PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium
- Habib Bank Limited
- Societe Generale
- Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL)
- OPEC Fund for International Development
- Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD)
- BNP Paribas
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Natixis
- Altera Infrastructure Partners
- TransAlta Energy
- Deutsche Bank
- Government of Sindh Energy Department
- Macquarie Bank
- Crédit Industriel et Commercial
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- DZ BANK
- The Great Eastern Life Assurance
- ING Bank
- MUFG Bank
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised a group of clients on the early termination of the Sports Hub concession agreement, involving the return of the facilities to the Government of Singapore and the prepayment of the senior debt worth $1.2 billion.
- Advised DBS and UOB as mandated lead arrangers on the green loan financing of a rooftop solar project in Singapore.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli
Ashurst LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alfred Ng, Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli, Scott Baggett