Indochina
We have a strong track record of supporting domestic and international clients on their investments in Laos and Cambodia.
With a deep understanding of these markets and how to navigate their respective regulatory regimes, we are a firm of choice when it comes to acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and the development and financing of major projects in these jurisdictions.
For example, we have been advised on almost every hydropower project that has been developed in Laos and we have developed a leading reputation from banks and sponsors for our ability to deliver outstanding advice and documentation on both the financing and project sides.
We have also advised on transactions in Cambodia across the energy, corporate, telecommunications, technology and infrastructure sectors to name a few.
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Recent examples of our work
Cambodia
Asian Development Bank, Thai-Exim Bank, Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia and Arco Capital Corporation, on the provision of a USD 23.5 million loan to Cambodia Power Transmission Lines Co. Ltd. for the construction of 221 kilometres of 115 kilo-volt double circuit transmission lines
Laos
ADB, IFC and international commercial and Thai banks in relation to the financing of the Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Project
All the lenders, including ADB, on the USD1.25bn project financing of the Nam Theun 2 hydropower project
The lenders on the refinancing and extension of the Theun-Hinboun hydropower project
Vietnam
The sponsors on Vietnam's first BOT project to reach financial close. The combined-cycle power plant project involved multi-sourced financing which included multilaterals, commercial lenders and political risk insurance. It was the first project financing approved by the State Bank of Vietnam.
JBIC in relation to a loan to be made for the Vung Ang 1 Thermal Power Project
A consortium comprising Japanese and Korean companies on all aspects of their bid for the Nghi Son II Power Project
News and insights
News: 28 March 2024
Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling (Shearman) announce the appointment of Julien Roux as office managing partner for the combined firm A&O Shearman in Paris, effective May 1, 2024. He will…
Publications: 28 March 2024
The Register of Overseas Entities – what the real estate industry needs to know
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires overseas entities which own, or wish to acquire, certain real estate in the UK to register with Companies House and to provide, and…
Publications: 28 March 2024
AIFMD II: Unveiling the timeline for the new loan origination regime
The text of the Directive amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) (AIFMD II) was published on 26 March 2024 and will enter into force on 15 April 2024.
Publications: 27 March 2024
Increased Focus on Forced Labor in the U.S. and EU: Enforcement and Legislation
U.S. Customs authorities impounded thousands of vehicles, showing risks to imports linked to forced labor. The U.S. government detained thousands of luxury vehicles deemed to contain a small…
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