Norton Rose Fulbright in Singapore often assists clients with infrastructure projects across various industry sectors including renewables, power, oil and gas, and PPP projects. The firm’s clients include financial institutions, investment and commercial banks, development banks, as well as sovereign entities and international corporations. In the past year, the firm has seen particular growth in the renewables energy sector, especially in the solar and energy storage projects across the region. Notably, Nick Merritt specialises in major infrastructure projects with a particular focus on the development, financing and acquisition of infrastructure, energy, and mining assets. Andrew Digges regularly advises clients on project structuring, project contracts, and on drafting documents needed for project financing. Stephen Begley has expertise in the financing and development of energy related transactions. Laurie Pearson specialises in the development, financing and acquisition of power and renewables projects.

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  • 'The team was knowledgeable in their segment and provided lenders with valuable advice along the way. They are also practical in suggesting alternatives to move discussions along.'

  • 'Excellent turnaround, client focused and approachable.'

Key clients

  • A consortium of banks
  • Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
  • Consortium of financiers

Work highlights

  • Represented a consortium of banks on a refinancing of Pacific Light Power Pte. Ltd. (“PLP”), a major Singaporean power generator and electricity retailer.
  • Advising a group of six lenders on the financing to Serentica Renewables India 4 Private Limited for the 200MW round the clock project (wind and solar) in Rajasthan and Maharashtra, India.

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Practice head

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Nick Merritt

Other key lawyers

Andrew Digges, Stephen Begley, Laurie Pearson