Vincent Seah
DLA PiperDLA Piper’s finance team often advises on all segments of the energy, natural resources, projects, and infrastructure sectors. Notably, market leader Vincent Seah leads work for sponsors, developers, lenders and government authorities on the development, financing and acquisition of energy and infrastructure projects, with particular expertise on the development of renewable and energy transition power projects across Asia. Matthias Schemuth recently relocated to Singapore stands out for his work in relation to the renewables energy, infrastructure, and mining and metals sectors.
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Testimonials
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'Vincent Seah understands the energy market in Indonesia very well. He has been involved in many PPAs.'
'DLA Piper's practice stands out due to its exceptional commitment to client service and its robust team of highly skilled professionals. Potential clients would be impressed by the team's unwavering dedication, exemplified by partners like Vincent Seah, who consistently provide timely and effective solutions, even in the most critical situations. This level of reliability and quality is a cornerstone of DLA Piper's offering.'
- 'The team's strengths lie in their deep expertise across various legal domains, their ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure, and their proactive approach to problem-solving. Clients can trust that DLA Piper will not only meet but exceed expectations, ensuring that all legal matters are handled with the utmost precision and care.'
- 'Overall, DLA Piper’s unique combination of client-focused service, innovative practices, and exceptional legal talent makes it a premier choice for clients seeking reliable and top-notch legal solutions.'
'The individuals I work with at DLA Piper are exceptional and stand out in several key ways. Their ability to listen attentively and understand my company's specific needs is unparalleled. They possess a deep cultural fit, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. This understanding allows them to provide tailored solutions that align perfectly with our business objectives.'
'I work with DLA on virtual PPAs on clean energy and they have great expertise globally and regionally. The team is also extremely resourceful to provide contacts and benchmark practices as well as related advisers. They at times has provided useful market intelligence and updates on regulations key to a client's decision making process and market expansion.'
'Vincent Seah is a good negotiator and is able to persuade his audience without coming across as arrogant.'
Key clients
- Hartree Partners
- ENGIE and Mitsui & Co
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- China Huadian
- Adaro Power
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Barito Pacific Group
- Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
- Asian Development Bank
- DZ Bank
Work highlights
- Representing Hartree Partners on the development and financing of its portfolio of energy storage projects in Taiwan to provide ancillary services to the Taiwan energy grid and assist the Taiwan Power Company in managing the electricity loads on the grid across Taiwan.
- Representing DBS Bank on the financing of one of Singapore’s largest portfolio of solar power projects constructed, owned and operated by Terrenus Energy.
- Representing Hy24, the world’s largest pure play green hydrogen fund, in its investment into InterContinental Energy, a company that is currently developing giga scale green fuel projects across the Asia Pacific and Middle East featuring upstream hybrid renewables of up to 200GW installed capacity when fully operational.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Vincent Seah, Waranon Vanichprapa