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Allen & Overy’s involvement in the energy and natural resources sector is derived primarily from its strong project finance practice in Thailand and across the region. Leading banking and projects partner Stephen Jaggs often spearheads financing work ... [more]

Allen & Overy’s involvement in the energy and natural resources sector is derived primarily from its strong project finance practice in Thailand and across the region. Leading banking and projects partner Stephen Jaggs often spearheads financing work on complex projects, and his work is bolstered by the firm’s international relationships with major lenders.

The Allen & Overy team continues to represent Kansai Electric Power Company, EGAT International and LHSE Holdings in relation to the development and financing for the 282-megawatt Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower 1 project. The team has also advised International Financial Corporation in connection with off-grid village hydro projects in Lao PDR.

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The energy, chemicals, mining and infrastructure group at Bakers is spearheaded by leading partners Sawanee Sethsathira, Thinawat Bukhamana, Vit Vatanayothin and Viroj Piyawattanametha. The group is part of the firm’s Bangkok financial services division ... [more]

The energy, chemicals, mining and infrastructure group at Bakers is spearheaded by leading partners Sawanee Sethsathira, Thinawat Bukhamana, Vit Vatanayothin and Viroj Piyawattanametha. The group is part of the firm’s Bangkok financial services division as well as being members of Bakers’ international network of project finance experts.

The Bakers team continues to represent a syndicate of lenders led by KBANK and Bangkok Bank as mandated lead arrangers on loans of Baht 3.6 billion and US$41.1 million. These loans will be used to finance the design, development, construction and operation of the 123.3-MW gas-fired combined cycle cogeneration and steam production capacity power plant in Amata City Industrial Estate in Thailand’s Rayong Province.

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Name partner Albert T Chandler enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for leading on energy projetcs that involve Thai banks and companies as well as international lenders.The practice recently represented sponsors PTT and PETRONAS on the development ... [more]

Name partner Albert T Chandler enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for leading on energy projetcs that involve Thai banks and companies as well as international lenders.

The practice recently represented sponsors PTT and PETRONAS on the development and expansion of gas transportation services from Block B17 in the Thai Malaysian Joint Development Area to PTT’s third gas pipeline to Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard. The firm advised on the Islamic financing for the second phase of costs for the projects.

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The projects team at Clifford Chance’s Bangkok office is a key component of the firm’s strong network of project finance specialists across Southeast Asia. The firm’s long history of work in the projects sector has led to many major power mandates over ... [more]

The projects team at Clifford Chance’s Bangkok office is a key component of the firm’s strong network of project finance specialists across Southeast Asia. The firm’s long history of work in the projects sector has led to many major power mandates over the years.

The firm’s team, led by projects specialist Joseph Tisuthiwongse, recently represented Asian Development Bank and a club of banks in their role as lenders for the financing of Natural Energy Development’s 79-MW power plant located in Lopburi, Thailand. The novel plant will use innovative thin film tandem junction panels, and will be the largest solar project in Asia as well as one of the largest worldwide.

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Linklaters’ project finance team is led by experienced partner Wilailuk Okanurak and is known for its skill on energy and chemical projects in Thailand and across the region. The firm’s M&A team, with its capability on complex of transactions, is a key ... [more]

Linklaters’ project finance team is led by experienced partner Wilailuk Okanurak and is known for its skill on energy and chemical projects in Thailand and across the region. The firm’s M&A team, with its capability on complex of transactions, is a key asset to the firm’s projects and energy work.

Linklaters is advising a Thai power company in its potential acquisition of a 49% interest in 1,200-MW coal fired power plant in Vietnam. The deal, valued at approximately US$300 million, involves obtaining approvals from the Vietnamese Government and transferring the project to a new entity set up by the clients.

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Weerawong Chinnavat & Peangpanor is known for its strong relationships with Thai banks and the business community, which places the firm in a strong position when it comes to advising on energy and natural resources deals across Thailand. The firm was ... [more]

Weerawong Chinnavat & Peangpanor is known for its strong relationships with Thai banks and the business community, which places the firm in a strong position when it comes to advising on energy and natural resources deals across Thailand. The firm was established by the former partners of White & Case, and prides itself in offering a top service and international experience to clients while providing exceptional value for money. One client says of Weerawong’s practice: “the firm’s services are very good”.

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