White & Case Pte. Ltd.’s team often advises clients on cross-border matters across the APAC region, with Singapore serving as the regional hub of its project development and finance practice. The firm specialises in a number of areas, including renewable energy, conventional power, oil and gas, petrochemicals, and LNG. The team stands out for its work within the offshore wind sector, as well as in the emerging hydrogen sector in Asia. Notably, team co-lead Fergus Smith specialises in the development, project financing and equity sale and purchase of energy and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the renewable energy sector. Other team lead Saul Daniel is an oil and gas specialist with a focus on joint ventures and the development and financing of upstream, downstream, and LNG projects. Tim Fourteau often helps equity and debt investors navigate complex investments in energy and infrastructure projects.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'They provide the full spectrum of services and are knowledgeable and prompt.'

  • 'Tim Fourteau is very knowledgeable and prompt. I am thoroughly impressed with the services rendered by Tim.'

  • 'Fergus Smith provides a good strategic approach to various situations, which is important during negotiations of complex project finance transactions.'

  • 'The team I worked with was extremely professional, from the associates to the partners. One key aspect is that while they are protecting the interests of their client, they keep an open mind in order to reach solutions acceptable by all the parties.'

  • 'Tim Fourteau has deep knowledge of the market practices in Indonesia, is commercially and solution driven.'

  • ‘We have a long-standing relationship with Saul Daniel, who has invested the time and energy not just to continue to increase his industry expertise, but to continually deepen the client relationship.’

  • ‘Top in class. There is true depth of knowledge, accompanied by quick and pragmatic advice.’

  • 'Saul Daniels and Nettie Choo are a great team, providing crisp, accurate and easily digestible advice on complex matters.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fergus Smith, Saul Daniel

Other key lawyers

Tim Fourteau, Nettie Choo