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The representation included review of customer due-diligence policies and procedures as well as sales contracts for the purposes of export controls and sanctions compliance.{{ FIELD }}Sajid Ahmed is a Partner in the London office of King \u0026amp; Spalding.  He specialises in international arbitration and trade matters. \nSajid’s cases are typically high-value complex disputes, often dealing with political, commercial and/or social issues involving State owned entities and governments.  Sajid represents both claimants and respondents in arbitral proceedings under all the major arbitral rules and institutions including the ICC, LCIA, ICSID and UNCITRAL. While sector agnostic, Sajid is particularly well-known for handling disputes in energy, mining, life sciences, financial services, and media where he is listed as a “name to note”.  Although experienced across various geographies, Sajid is prominently known for his disputes work in India, Turkey and Central Asia. Correspondingly, Sajid's global clientele include multi-nationals and State/State entities in those regions.  As a recipient of a number of recognitions from legal directories and industry commentators over the years,  Sajid is described as having “indispensable leadership” (IBLJ (2022)) and as being “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen and understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions” (Legal 500 UK, 2021).\nSajid also has notable experience in international trade matters including export controls and sanctions. He assists clients prepare disclosures of export control and economic sanctions laws violations and represents them in regulatory investigations. 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obtained favorable award of damages){{ FIELD }}Representing Chevron Corporation (U.S.A.) and Texaco Petroleum Company (U.S.A.) in an UNCITRAL arbitration under the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty (concerning scope of environmental release agreements and due process violations by a court of Ecuador that had issued a multi-billion dollar judgment against Chevron; obtained favorable award declaring, inter alia, that the Ecuadorian judgment was the product of fraud){{ FIELD }}Represented KBR, Inc. in a NAFTA arbitration against the United Mexican States (concerning Mexican court’s annulment of a commercial arbitral award and related US enforcement proceedings){{ FIELD }}Represented Reficar in an ICC arbitration against Chicago Bridge \u0026amp; Iron (construction sector; obtained favorable multibillion-dollar award){{ FIELD }}Represented Sergei Viktorovich Pugachev in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Russian Federation (construction and real estate sectors){{ FIELD }}Represented international producer of household goods in an UNCITRAL arbitration against Latin American country under bilateral investment treaty (consumer goods; obtained favorable award){{ FIELD }}Represented major telecommunications company in ad hoc arbitration against another telecommunications company regarding fraudulently originated telephone traffic and resulting disputed charges under global hubbing agreement (telecommunications sector; obtained favorable award){{ FIELD }}Represented Indian pharmaceuticals manufacturer in contract dispute against U.S. pharmaceutical company (pharmaceuticals sector; successfully settled claims){{ FIELD }}Jessica Beess und Chrostin is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Trial and Global Disputes Group.  Jessica’s practice focuses on complex international dispute resolution, with particular expertise in high-stakes commercial, investor-state, construction, and global award enforcement disputes.  Jessica regularly represents clients in international disputes in the infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, construction, and renewable energy sectors, and has significant experience in consumer goods, real estate, and telecommunications disputes.\nJessica is a zealous advocate for her clients and strives tirelessly to ensure they receive the best legal representation. She understands that representing her clients’ interests requires understanding their business and objectives, and tailoring the strategy to achieve the best possible outcome, whether inside or out of the hearing room. Jessica represents clients in arbitrations before all major arbitral forums, including the AAA, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, JAMS, LCIA, and SCC as well as ad hoc arbitrations, such as UNCITRAL. She is experienced in all phases of international arbitration and award enforcement, and handles disputes from inception to collection. Jessica also regularly represents clients global award recognition and enforcement efforts as coordinating counsel and in litigations before U.S. courts under the New York Convention and the Federal Arbitration Act.\nJessica represents clients in jurisdictions across the world. Her matters include representing a wind farm owner in a construction arbitration dispute with a turbine supplier and operations \u0026amp; maintenance provider (concerning the latter’s failure to comply with O\u0026amp;M obligations and failure to remediate certain serial defects); representing a client in a multi-hundred million dollar commercial dispute with Oman over a project in the extractive industries (concerning certain licenses and failure to use best efforts to support the project); representing Chevron Corporation (U.S.A.) and Texaco Petroleum Company (U.S.A.) in an UNCITRAL arbitration under the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty (concerning the scope of environmental release agreements and due process violations by a court of Ecuador that issued a multi-billion dollar fraudulent judgment against Chevron); and representing a sovereign state in a global campaign to enforce an ICC arbitration award against another sovereign.\nJessica is a frequent writer and speaker on topics relating to international arbitration and has been recognized by IFLR Americas as a Rising Star in Commercial Arbitration and by CPR as a Rising Star in Alternative Dispute Resolution. In 2023, she was awarded the prestigious Smit-Lowenfeld Prize, which recognizes annually an outstanding article published in the previous year on any aspect of international arbitration, for her article on “The Illegality Objection in Investor-State Arbitration” (co-authored with Caline Mouawad, published in Arbitration International, Volume 37, Issue 1).\nJessica is fluent in English and German, and proficient in French and Spanish. She received her J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and her B.A. cum laude from Columbia University. She has conducted legal studies at Cambridge University. Partner Ones to Watch - New York Best Lawyers in America 2025 Future Leaders Who's Who Legal (WWL): Arbitration 2024 Rising ADR Stars 2023 International Institute for Conflict Prevention \u0026amp; Resolution Rising Star Awards Americas, Commercial Arbitration IFLR, 2020 and 2021 Smit-Lowenfeld Prize for the Best Article in the Field of International Arbitration Published in 2021 The International Arbitration Club of New York Columbia University Columbia University School of Law Harvard University Harvard Law School University of Cambridge, UK  New York City Bar of New York, International Law Committee Representing sovereign award creditor in global enforcement proceedings against another sovereign relating to a multibillion-dollar ICC award Representing numerous investors in disputes against Spain and Italy under the Energy Charter Treaty regarding changes to the regulatory regime applicable to certain renewable energy producers in the wind and solar sectors (renewable energy) Represented Dutch investor in UNCITRAL arbitration against the Government of Vietnam under the Netherlands-Vietnam Bilateral Investment Treaty (real estate and human rights; obtained favorable award, including largest moral damages award in favor of an individual in investment arbitration) Represented Bear Creek Mining Corporation in an ICSID Arbitration against the Republic of Peru under the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (mining sector; obtained favorable award of damages) Representing Chevron Corporation (U.S.A.) and Texaco Petroleum Company (U.S.A.) in an UNCITRAL arbitration under the U.S.-Ecuador Bilateral Investment Treaty (concerning scope of environmental release agreements and due process violations by a court of Ecuador that had issued a multi-billion dollar judgment against Chevron; obtained favorable award declaring, inter alia, that the Ecuadorian judgment was the product of fraud) Represented KBR, Inc. in a NAFTA arbitration against the United Mexican States (concerning Mexican court’s annulment of a commercial arbitral award and related US enforcement proceedings) Represented Reficar in an ICC arbitration against Chicago Bridge \u0026amp; Iron (construction sector; obtained favorable multibillion-dollar award) Represented Sergei Viktorovich Pugachev in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Russian Federation (construction and real estate sectors) Represented international producer of household goods in an UNCITRAL arbitration against Latin American country under bilateral investment treaty (consumer goods; obtained favorable award) Represented major telecommunications company in ad hoc arbitration against another telecommunications company regarding fraudulently originated telephone traffic and resulting disputed charges under global hubbing agreement (telecommunications sector; obtained favorable award) Represented Indian pharmaceuticals manufacturer in contract dispute against U.S. pharmaceutical company (pharmaceuticals sector; successfully settled claims)","searchable_name":"Jessica Beess und Chrostin","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":440919,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6446,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAlon Blitz is a partner\u0026nbsp;in King \u0026amp; Spalding's London office and a member of the Firm\u0026rsquo;s Private Credit \u0026amp; Special Situations team.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlon is a finance specialist whose practice focuses on general banking, alternative credit and international acquisition and leveraged finance transactions and restructuring. 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financing and equity investment for a UK-headquartered payroll systems company.\nAdvised European Capital in relation to the term and capex facilities for BlueGem Capital Partner’s acquisition of DMC and Wool and the Gang.\nAdvised European Capital in relation to the term and revolving facilities for Palatine’s acquisition of UK house builder Westleigh Homes.{{ FIELD }}Investment bank and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised multiple banks and funds in respect of the financing for the recommended public-to-private acquisition by Advent International of Cobham PLC.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar from British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in respect of the financing for Advent International’s acquisition of Caldic and combination of the business with GTM.\nAdvised Goldman Sachs and Citigroup as arrangers in respect of 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in collaboration with UNICEF and Coram in relation to the use of the section 45 defense for trafficked children under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.{{ FIELD }}Alon Blitz is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's London office and a member of the Firm’s Private Credit \u0026amp; Special Situations team.\nAlon is a finance specialist whose practice focuses on general banking, alternative credit and international acquisition and leveraged finance transactions and restructuring. Alon has considerable experience advising creditors, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers and family offices on a wide range of debt capital structures in the European mid-cap and large-cap markets. Alon has advised clients on financing European take-private transactions, syndicated financings, unitranche financings, portfolio company and general corporate financings as well as multi-tier and subordinated debt structures, including holdco financings.\nAlon is ranked in Chambers UK and Chambers Global as ‘Up and Coming’ in the category Banking \u0026amp; Finance. His clients and peers describe him as follows: “Alon is very thorough, clear, and organises processes well\", \"He is skilled at driving deals forwards with a great attention to detail\" and \"Alon drives the legal process with confidence and strong attention to detail. I know I can count on him to pick up and raise points that are important to us.\" Partner “Alon is extremely responsive, articulate and precise.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2025 \"He is practical and solution-orientated, and he ensures issues are resolved swiftly and constructively.\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2025 “Alon is an outstanding lawyer.”  Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2025 \"Rising Star Partner\" IFLR1000 UK, 2025 Bank lending: Sponsor side \"Rising Star Partner\"  IFLR1000 UK, 2025 Bank lending: Lender side \"Up and Coming\" Chambers \u0026amp; Partners UK, 2025 Banking \u0026amp; Finance: Mid-Market London (Firms) Queen Mary College, University of London  The College of Law, London The College of Law, London Sponsor representations\nAdvised Oakley Capital on the financing for its acquisition of PRIMAVERA, a Portuguese business software solutions company. Advised Oakley Capital in connection with the Unitranche financing of the acquisition of Contabo GmbH, a provider for hosting services. Advised Oakley Capital on a senior financing in respect of its acquisition of maritime e- learning businesses Seagull and Videotel. Advised Oakley Capital in connection with term loan facilities to support its acquisition of 7NXT, an online fitness subscription platform. 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Investment bank and syndicated lending representations\nAdvised multiple banks and funds in respect of the financing for the recommended public-to-private acquisition by Advent International of Cobham PLC.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers on a $3 billion financing package for Bain Capital’s acquisition of a majority stake in Kantar from British multinational advertising and public relations firm WPP.\nAdvised the mandated lead arrangers in respect of the financing for Advent International’s acquisition of Caldic and combination of the business with GTM.\nAdvised Goldman Sachs and Citigroup as arrangers in respect of the financing for the recommended public-to-private acquisition by Advent International of Laird PLC for over £1 billion.\nAdvised Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, HSBC, JPMorgan, BNP Paribas, and Lloyds as arrangers in respect of €900 million of senior facilities to finance the acquisition of IPH Group by Brammer, a portfolio company of Advent International.\nAdvised Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC as arrangers in respect of the financing for Advent International and Bain Capital’s €700 million acquisition of German payment services business Concardis.\nAdvised Lloyds, ING, and HSBC as arrangers in respect of financing for the UK public to private acquisition of Brammer plc by Advent International.\nAdvised The Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Ireland, Lloyds, and NIBC as arrangers in respect of the financing for Vitruvian Partners’ acquisition of UK-based services and technology company Phlexglobal. 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Andrew always knows what is happening on a deal.”","detail":"Legal 500, 2020"},{"title":"“Highly respected figure with substantial experience acting for lenders and distressed companies on major restructuring”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“A seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work on acquisition finance and structured lending”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“Stands out for his commercial acumen”","detail":"Legal 500, 2019 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“Balanced in the way he approaches deals ... works outside of the box and has a huge amount of experience” ","detail":"Legal 500, 2019 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"Andrew was named ‘Banking Lawyer of the Year’ in Singapore ","detail":"Best Lawyers, 2018"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is perhaps the best English-qualified banking and finance lawyer in Asia.”","detail":"IFLR, 2018"},{"title":"“Praised for his plentiful experience in the market, as well as his high calibre of advice.”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“As one client notes: ‘Andrew has formidable presence and real gravitas…a really impressive person to have on our side.’","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton has a distinguished reputation in the market”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“A good balance between being all over the detail but also recognising that…you have to make a commercial decision.”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is lauded for being ‘knowledgeable, detailed in drafting and sharp and quick-witted in negotiations.’”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"“Sources highlight his excellent interpersonal skills…“He is very good at dealing with people in stressful situations.’”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"“Brereton is noted for his “vast experience in the Asian markets”","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2016"},{"title":"“I'd put him as good as any finance partner in the region.” ","detail":"Chambers Global, 2016"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is singled out for his impressive financing experience”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016"},{"title":"“Extremely pragmatic, user-friendly, and a good all-round technical lawyer…he is calm and professional.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is highlighted for his acquisition finance and structured lending expertise.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“He’s got all the strengths you’d want in a lawyer: he’s very knowledgeable, persuasive and commercial.” ","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“He is able to ‘analyse very complex matters very quickly.’”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is “very sharp and is able to dissect complicated legal issues.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“An ‘excellent negotiator’ with one source saying: ‘He is diplomatic, yet also sufficiently firm during negotiations.’”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“He is able to provide us with options and is able to articulate the legal and commercial risks for each option.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is a trusted adviser who can be counted on.” - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":"Andrew Brereton is a Managing Partner in the Finance \u0026 Restructuring Practice Group. 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credit funds, private equity firms, banks, and strategic investors, in relation to complex cross-border financing arrangements, investments, debt restructurings and special situations.\u0026nbsp; He has advised on transactions involving most Asian jurisdictions, including Australia, Bangladesh, Greater China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey recent matters\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eApollo\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to the acquisition, financing, and subsequent disposal of\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eIGT Systems\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCarVal\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in relation to the acquisition and financing of an integrated development in the 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He assisted us through the deal which took more than half a year to complete.\" ","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is very responsive and willing to talk us through details and drive the deal forward.\" ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance, Indonesia 2026"},{"title":"\"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\" ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance, Indonesia 2026"},{"title":"\"Andrew Brereton is a very competent and seasoned finance and restructuring lawyer.\"","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2026"},{"title":"\"Andrew is very pragmatic and gives good insights into what to expect.\" - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"\"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\" - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026"},{"title":"Andrew Brereton - Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded ","detail":"IFLR1000, Banking, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"Andrew Brereton is heading the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia. ","detail":"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Foreign Firms - Indonesia, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"Andrew Brereton is very commercial, reasonable and knows the law inside and out.","detail":"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"Andrew Brereton is a top-of- his-class partner in K\u0026S' banking and finance team","detail":"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"Andrew Brereton is a truly excellent finance lawyer, who is commercially minded and client focused","detail":"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew consistently provided prompt, detailed, and easily understandable advice.” ","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew was highly responsive and provided timely advice.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew is able to cover all angles in a complex situation.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew is a dual expert in finance and restructuring.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew provides excellent legal advice, he understands the client's needs.” - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"\"Andrew is creative in proposing solutions to bridge the gap between lenders and borrowers.” - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew is a very astute lawyer who understands the commercials very quickly.\" - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is commercial and a skilled tactician. In a negotiation, he outmanoeuvres his peers.”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms: Philippines 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew provides outstanding support and is always on hand to assist us in getting deals over the line”","detail":" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew has an eye on the prize and is reliably motivated to help us close deals, including complex/difficult ones.”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is a standout partner.”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Hall of Fame Lawyer”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew is extremely commercial, and his measured demeanour is effective in tough negotiations.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew negotiates effectively with a broad range of counterparties.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew is able to distil and provide thoughtful advice on complex legal issues.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew is always very reliable to have on your side with his level of commercial acumen.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew is without doubt one of the best finance lawyers in the region.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew grasps the key issues quickly and provides clear, commercially minded advice.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew is a heavyweight in the private credit market.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026 Finance: International, Singapore 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton: Leading Practitioner”","detail":"Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance, 2024"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton: Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded”","detail":"IFLR 1000, Banking: Singapore, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is among the top three banking and finance partners in Southeast Asia.”","detail":"Legal 500 Asia Pacific Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew handled the whole issue efficiently. He provided legal and realistic solutions to achieve our targets.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew is a good negotiator who is able to provide good and commercial advice.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.” “Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew is responsive and commercial with a strong appreciation of market practice and jurisdiction-specific issues.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is a highly experienced and technically accomplished lawyer who has assembled a high-quality team.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton navigates difficult situations in a reasonable way.”","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023"},{"title":"The Asia Business Law Journal has named King \u0026 Spalding partner Andrew Brereton to its Singapore A-List 2023. ","detail":"The Asia Business Law Journal, Banking and Finance, 2023"},{"title":"Andrew “is unsurpassed as a finance lawyer in Asia, with the experience, knowledge and work ethic to help deals succeed”","detail":"Legal 500, 2022"},{"title":"King \u0026 Spalding Singapore raised itself to the upper echelon of finance in Asia with the hiring of Andrew Brereton ","detail":"Legal 500, 2022"},{"title":"Recognised on International A-List, Top 100 Foreign Lawyers in India","detail":"2021 by Indian Business Law Journal"},{"title":"“One of the two or three best finance lawyers in the region ... Andrew always knows what is happening on a deal.”","detail":"Legal 500, 2020"},{"title":"“Highly respected figure with substantial experience acting for lenders and distressed companies on major restructuring”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“A seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work on acquisition finance and structured lending”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“Stands out for his commercial acumen”","detail":"Legal 500, 2019 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“Balanced in the way he approaches deals ... works outside of the box and has a huge amount of experience” ","detail":"Legal 500, 2019 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"Andrew was named ‘Banking Lawyer of the Year’ in Singapore ","detail":"Best Lawyers, 2018"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is perhaps the best English-qualified banking and finance lawyer in Asia.”","detail":"IFLR, 2018"},{"title":"“Praised for his plentiful experience in the market, as well as his high calibre of advice.”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“As one client notes: ‘Andrew has formidable presence and real gravitas…a really impressive person to have on our side.’","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026 Finance)"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton has a distinguished reputation in the market”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“A good balance between being all over the detail but also recognising that…you have to make a commercial decision.”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026 Insolvency)"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is lauded for being ‘knowledgeable, detailed in drafting and sharp and quick-witted in negotiations.’”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"“Sources highlight his excellent interpersonal skills…“He is very good at dealing with people in stressful situations.’”","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"“Brereton is noted for his “vast experience in the Asian markets”","detail":"Who’s Who Legal, 2016"},{"title":"“I'd put him as good as any finance partner in the region.” ","detail":"Chambers Global, 2016"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is singled out for his impressive financing experience”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016"},{"title":"“Extremely pragmatic, user-friendly, and a good all-round technical lawyer…he is calm and professional.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is highlighted for his acquisition finance and structured lending expertise.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“He’s got all the strengths you’d want in a lawyer: he’s very knowledgeable, persuasive and commercial.” ","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“He is able to ‘analyse very complex matters very quickly.’”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is “very sharp and is able to dissect complicated legal issues.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“An ‘excellent negotiator’ with one source saying: ‘He is diplomatic, yet also sufficiently firm during negotiations.’”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“He is able to provide us with options and is able to articulate the legal and commercial risks for each option.”","detail":"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014"},{"title":"“Andrew Brereton is a trusted adviser who can be counted on.” - Banking \u0026 Finance","detail":"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025"}]},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":6603},{"id":6603}]},"capability_group_id":1},"created_at":"2026-04-17T21:30:23.000Z","updated_at":"2026-04-17T21:30:23.000Z","searchable_text":"Brereton{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Asia Business Law Journal has named King \u0026amp; Spalding partner Andrew Brereton as one of Singapore’s Top ‘A-list’ lawyers. \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"THE ASIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL, 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Indonesia 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, India 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Energy - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer - Restructuring/Insolvency\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton – Hall of Fame Lawyer \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is an experienced partner and is able to provide bespoke advice.” - Restructuring/Insolvency\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is dedicated and client focused. He assisted us through the deal which took more than half a year to complete.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is very responsive and willing to talk us through details and drive the deal forward.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance, Indonesia 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance, Indonesia 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Andrew Brereton is a very competent and seasoned finance and restructuring lawyer.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Andrew is very pragmatic and gives good insights into what to expect.\\\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\\\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton - Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR1000, Banking, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton is heading the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia. \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Foreign Firms - Indonesia, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton is very commercial, reasonable and knows the law inside and out.\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton is a top-of- his-class partner in K\u0026amp;S' banking and finance team\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew Brereton is a truly excellent finance lawyer, who is commercially minded and client focused\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew consistently provided prompt, detailed, and easily understandable advice.” \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew was highly responsive and provided timely advice.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is able to cover all angles in a complex situation.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is a dual expert in finance and restructuring.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew provides excellent legal advice, he understands the client's needs.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Andrew is creative in proposing solutions to bridge the gap between lenders and borrowers.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is a very astute lawyer who understands the commercials very quickly.\\\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is commercial and a skilled tactician. In a negotiation, he outmanoeuvres his peers.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms: Philippines 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew provides outstanding support and is always on hand to assist us in getting deals over the line”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\" Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew has an eye on the prize and is reliably motivated to help us close deals, including complex/difficult ones.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is a standout partner.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Hall of Fame Lawyer”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is extremely commercial, and his measured demeanour is effective in tough negotiations.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew negotiates effectively with a broad range of counterparties.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is able to distil and provide thoughtful advice on complex legal issues.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is always very reliable to have on your side with his level of commercial acumen.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is without doubt one of the best finance lawyers in the region.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew grasps the key issues quickly and provides clear, commercially minded advice.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is a heavyweight in the private credit market.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton: Leading Practitioner”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton: Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR 1000, Banking: Singapore, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is among the top three banking and finance partners in Southeast Asia.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 Asia Pacific Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew handled the whole issue efficiently. He provided legal and realistic solutions to achieve our targets.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is a good negotiator who is able to provide good and commercial advice.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.” “Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew is responsive and commercial with a strong appreciation of market practice and jurisdiction-specific issues.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is a highly experienced and technically accomplished lawyer who has assembled a high-quality team.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton navigates difficult situations in a reasonable way.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"The Asia Business Law Journal has named King \u0026amp; Spalding partner Andrew Brereton to its Singapore A-List 2023. \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"The Asia Business Law Journal, Banking and Finance, 2023\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew “is unsurpassed as a finance lawyer in Asia, with the experience, knowledge and work ethic to help deals succeed”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"King \u0026amp; Spalding Singapore raised itself to the upper echelon of finance in Asia with the hiring of Andrew Brereton \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2022\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recognised on International A-List, Top 100 Foreign Lawyers in India\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2021 by Indian Business Law Journal\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“One of the two or three best finance lawyers in the region ... Andrew always knows what is happening on a deal.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Highly respected figure with substantial experience acting for lenders and distressed companies on major restructuring”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“A seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work on acquisition finance and structured lending”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Stands out for his commercial acumen”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2019 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Balanced in the way he approaches deals ... works outside of the box and has a huge amount of experience” \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2019 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Andrew was named ‘Banking Lawyer of the Year’ in Singapore \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Best Lawyers, 2018\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is perhaps the best English-qualified banking and finance lawyer in Asia.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR, 2018\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Praised for his plentiful experience in the market, as well as his high calibre of advice.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“As one client notes: ‘Andrew has formidable presence and real gravitas…a really impressive person to have on our side.’\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton has a distinguished reputation in the market”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“A good balance between being all over the detail but also recognising that…you have to make a commercial decision.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is lauded for being ‘knowledgeable, detailed in drafting and sharp and quick-witted in negotiations.’”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2017\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Sources highlight his excellent interpersonal skills…“He is very good at dealing with people in stressful situations.’”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2017\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Brereton is noted for his “vast experience in the Asian markets”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Who’s Who Legal, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“I'd put him as good as any finance partner in the region.” \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is singled out for his impressive financing experience”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Extremely pragmatic, user-friendly, and a good all-round technical lawyer…he is calm and professional.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is highlighted for his acquisition finance and structured lending expertise.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He’s got all the strengths you’d want in a lawyer: he’s very knowledgeable, persuasive and commercial.” \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He is able to ‘analyse very complex matters very quickly.’”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is “very sharp and is able to dissect complicated legal issues.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“An ‘excellent negotiator’ with one source saying: ‘He is diplomatic, yet also sufficiently firm during negotiations.’”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He is able to provide us with options and is able to articulate the legal and commercial risks for each option.”\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“Andrew Brereton is a trusted adviser who can be counted on.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}Key recent matters\nAdvising Apollo in relation to the acquisition, financing, and subsequent disposal of IGT Systems{{ FIELD }}Advising CarVal in relation to the acquisition and financing of an integrated development in the Philippines{{ FIELD }}Advising Cerberus in relation to the acquisition and financing of a strategic infrastructure asset in the Philippines{{ FIELD }}Advising the liquidators of Hyflux{{ FIELD }}Leveraged and acquisition financing\nAdvising Batavia Oil in connection with the financing of its acquisition of Perenco Rang Dong Limited which owns a key production sharing contract in offshore Vietnam\nAdvising Greenko Ventures Limited in relation to a US$980 million strategic sale of warrants and shares in Greenko Energy to Orix Corporation\nAdvising the lenders on the financing of the acquisition of a stake in India's largest landfill mining company\nAdvising a renewable energy client on the financing for its proposed acquisition of a US geothermal business\nAdvising AION in relation to the financing for its acquisition of Interglobe Techologies Limited in India and the Philippines\nAdvising the Star Energy, Ayala and EGCO consortium in relation to the US$1.25 billion financing for the acquisition of Chevron’s Indonesian geothermal assets\nAdvising the lead arrangers in relation to the financing for the acquisition of Global Logistics Properties\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Lam Champion of shares in Thanh Thanh Cong Education Joint Stock Company in Vietnam\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the take-private of OSIM and subsequent refinancing\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Warburg Pincus of a minority holding in Computer Age Financial Services Pvt Ltd\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Chrys Capital of a minority holding in Mankind Pharma Limited\nAdvising Dynapack Asia in relation to the financing for its acquisition of King Plastic Pte Ltd and K-Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the US$50 million financing for the acquisition by Warburg Pincus of 14% of the shares in PVR Limited\nAdvising the senior lenders in relation to the US$192,500,000 senior conventional loan facility, RM430,000,000 Master Murabaha Facility and US$135,000,000 junior conventional loan facility in connection with a subscription for shares in Air Asia Berhad{{ FIELD }}Structured Lending\nAdvising Apollo in connection with its investment by way of redeemable preference shared into Global Schools Group\nAdvising Princeton Digital Group in respect of a S$70 million financing related to the expansion of its data centre assets in Singapore\nAdvising Clifford Capital in relation to a US$100 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with the restructuring of Floatel International\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$100 million facility for one of Philippine’s largest multinational food and beverage companies\nAdvised Bumi Armada on its US$64.3 million secured term loan facility with ING Singapore and related interest rate hedging arrangements\nAdvised a number of borrowers and lenders in relation to share-backed financings secured against shares listed on the Indonesian, Australian and Philippines stock exchanges\nAdvising a credit fund on a mezzanine financing for the promoters of an Indian solar business\nAdvising a credit fund in relation to a second-lien financing for an Asian food and beverage business\nAdvising MUFG in relation to a US$150 million financing for an Indonesian mining company\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a structured financing to fund the international investments of a Pakistan-based company, including related credit support and funding arrangements\nAdvising a US credit fund in relation to a mezzanine financing for a leading regional education provider\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a share-backed financing for the holding company of an Indonesian mining business\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a series of secured financings for an international real estate investor\nAdvising an international credit fund in relation to a structured financing for a regional telecommunications company\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a share-backed financing relating to a Hong Kong listed company for Junson Development\nAdvising an investment bank on a structured debt co-investment in an Indonesian retail real estate developer alongside a private equity sponsor\nAdvising a US credit fund in relation to a mezzanine financing for an Asian group in the food and beverage sector\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a financing for Sri Lankan Airlines backed by IATA receivables\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a financing for the Pakistan Water and Power Development authority, supported by partial guarantees from both the Government of Pakistan and the International Development Association of the World Bank{{ FIELD }}Fund Financing\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a $100m capital call facility for OCP Asia Fund III (SF 1) Pte Limited\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$50 million capital call facility for Orchard Landmark\nAdvising a private equity fund manager specialising in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector on its capital call financing arrangements\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$40 million portfolio financing facility for Koi Structured Credit Pte. Ltd.\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$150 million portfolio financing facility for OL Master Limited\nAdvising the lenders on a revolving capital call facility for Prime Property Fund Asia Limited Partnership\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$85 million capital call facility to Everstone Capital Partners III LP\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a capital call facility for IndoSpace Logistics Parks II LP\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$125 million capital call facility for Baring India Private Equity Fund III Limited and Baring India Private Equity Fund III Listed Limited{{ FIELD }}Restructuring and Insolvency\nAdvising Clifford Capital in relation to a US$100 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with the restructuring of Floatel International\nAdvising MMI in relation to its US$358 million debt restructuring\nAdvising Bumi Armada Berhad in relation to its US$660 million debt restructuring\nAdvising a lender in relation to various exposures to Hyflux and its subsidiaries\nAdvising the largest shareholder in relation to the restructuring of Madagascar Oil\nAdvising a Singapore-listed upstream oil \u0026amp; gas group in connection with the restructuring of its entire capital structure and various related arrangements\nAdvising the facility agent and the lenders under a reserve-based financing for the owner of a working interest in an Indonesian PSC in connection with the restructuring/ rescheduling of its financing arrangements\nAdvising an international financial institution on the disposal of a portfolio of distressed loans and other investments\nAdvising the informal steering committee of lenders under the US$222 million facilities agreement for the Maxpower group (a gas-to-power specialist with operations in Indonesia and Myanmar) in connection with the restructuring/ rescheduling of its financing arrangements\nAdvising an international commercial bank on various exposures to Aavanti Industries Pte Ltd and Ruchi Soya Industries Limited\nAdvising the liquidators of OW Bunkers Far East in the liquidation of one of the largest bunker supply companies in the world\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the closeout and enforcement of various advance payment financings\nAdvising two syndicates of lenders in relation to the restructuring of PT Bumi Resources Tbk\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the US$600 million debt restructuring of Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama\nAdvising two syndicates of lenders in relation to the restructuring of US$250 million of external commercial borrowings of Jindal Stainless Limited\nAdvising the agent and the lenders in relation to the restructuring of Continental Chemicals, a petrochemicals company operating in seven Asian countries\nTrade Finance\nAdvising a bank in relation to a prepayment transaction to a multi-metal company producing nickel, zinc, cobalt and copper at its mine and metals production plant located in Sotkamo, Finland\nAdvising a lender in relation to an innovative working capital financing for a Malaysian refinery\nAdvising a bank in relation to a prepayment transaction with Reliance and related sub-participation arrangements\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a trade finance facility for Triumph Metals \u0026amp; Minerals\nAdvising an international bank in relation to its advance payment and supply arrangements with various Indian commodity exporters, and related funded participation arrangements\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a receivables financing for a leading international commodity trading group\nAdvising a leading international trading company in relation to advance payment and supply arrangements with an Indian oil exporter and related funding arrangements\nAdvising various banks in relation to the financing arrangements relating to a number of advance payment facilities\nAdvising a leading global supplier of telecoms equipment in relation to its receivables financings\nAdvising RZB-Austria, Singapore Branch, in relation to a US$150 million working capital facility for Thai Copper Industries PCL. RZB-Austria provided import LC issuance and inventory finance facilities, delivering essential working capital for the import of copper concentrate for TCI\nProject Finance\nAdvised PT Armada Gema Nusantara (a joint venture between Bumi Armada and Shapoorji Pallonji) on its US$231.9m secured Shariah-compliant financing of its FPSO “Karapan Armada Sterling III”, located in offshore Indonesia\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing of the Pertama ferroalloy smelter project in Samalaju, Malaysia\nAdvising the commercial lenders on the financing of the Phu My 2.2 power project in Vietnam, which involved ADB, IDA, JBIC and PROPARCO and was awarded Best Project Finance Deal of the Year in Asia by AsiaMoney and FinanceAsia\nAdvising the commercial lenders on the US EXIM and COFACE backed financing of the iPSTAR satellite for Shin Satellite Public Co., Ltd., which was named Asia-Pacific Telecom Deal of the Year by Project Finance International\nAdvising the borrower, Star Petroleum Refining Company Limited (a Thai joint venture between Chevron Texaco and PTT) in relation to its US$1.3 billion financing arrangements involving JBIC, IFC and Thai and international commercial lenders\nAdvising the sponsors, EdF, EGCO and Italian-Thai Development in relation to the financing of the Nam Theun II hydropower project in Laos, involving ADB, IDA, MIGA, AFD, NIB, PROPARCO, COFACE, EIB, and Thai and International commercial lenders\nReserve-based Lending\nAdvising Kris Energy in relation to its reserve-based working capital facilities\nAdvising Standard Bank in relation to a US$61.25 million term and revolving credit facilities for Risco Energy to finance three separate acquisitions across several jurisdictions, involving a reserve based financing with the borrowing base being calculated by reference to the oil reserves of the targets\nAdvising Salamander in relation to a US$140 million acquisition bridge financing arranged by BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered in connection with the acquisition of SOCO Thailand LLC\nAdvising Standard Bank plc as arranger of a US$40 million secured borrowing base facility for Risco Energy Indonesia Pte Ltd, the proceeds of which were used to acquire interests in the Offshore North West Java production sharing contract and the South East Sumatra production sharing contract in Indonesia and service contract 14 in the Philippines\nAdvising Standard Bank in connection with a US$30 million borrowing base facility for Pan-China Resources, a subsidiary of Canada\nAdvising Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank in connection with a proposed borrowing base facility for Lodore Resources, a US oil and gas investment company\nAdvising Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank in connection with a US$60 million borrowing base facility to the AIM-listed Leed Petroleum group\nAdvising Standard Bank in connection with a US$150 million borrowing base facility for MI Energy Corporation{{ FIELD }}Andrew Brereton has been based in Asia for over 25 years and specializes in financing work, including acquisition finance, structured lending, fund financing, project finance and trade financing.  He also has extensive experience of restructurings and workouts. \nAndrew is recognized by the main legal directories as one of the leading lawyers in the region, and is ranked Band 1 for both Banking \u0026amp; Finance and Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency by Chambers.  He was recently named 'Banking Lawyer of the Year' in Singapore by Best Lawyers, and included in the Legal 500 'Hall of Fame' as one of only two international banking lawyers in Singapore.\n\nAndrew has advised many of the largest and most sophisticated investors in the region, including global and regional credit funds, private equity firms, banks, and strategic investors, in relation to complex cross-border financing arrangements, investments, debt restructurings and special situations.  He has advised on transactions involving most Asian jurisdictions, including Australia, Bangladesh, Greater China (including Hong Kong), India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Vietnam. Andrew Brereton lawyer Partner Asia Business Law Journal has named King \u0026amp; Spalding partner Andrew Brereton as one of Singapore’s Top ‘A-list’ lawyers.  THE ASIA BUSINESS LAW JOURNAL, 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Philippines 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Indonesia 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, India 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Energy - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Projects - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Andrew Brereton – Recommended Lawyer - Restructuring/Insolvency Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 Andrew Brereton – Hall of Fame Lawyer  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 “Andrew is an experienced partner and is able to provide bespoke advice.” - Restructuring/Insolvency Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 “Andrew is dedicated and client focused. He assisted us through the deal which took more than half a year to complete.\"  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2026 “Andrew Brereton is very responsive and willing to talk us through details and drive the deal forward.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance, Indonesia 2026 \"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\"  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance, Indonesia 2026 \"Andrew Brereton is a very competent and seasoned finance and restructuring lawyer.\" Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2026 \"Andrew is very pragmatic and gives good insights into what to expect.\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026 \"Andrew is an excellent lawyer who can be trusted to get the deal done despite the challenges.\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2026 Andrew Brereton - Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded  IFLR1000, Banking, Singapore 2025 Andrew Brereton is heading the firm’s sustainable lending efforts in Indonesia.  Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Foreign Firms - Indonesia, Singapore 2025 Andrew Brereton is very commercial, reasonable and knows the law inside and out. Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025 Andrew Brereton is a top-of- his-class partner in K\u0026amp;S' banking and finance team Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025 Andrew Brereton is a truly excellent finance lawyer, who is commercially minded and client focused Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance - Foreign Firms, Singapore 2025 “Andrew consistently provided prompt, detailed, and easily understandable advice.”  Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025 “Andrew was highly responsive and provided timely advice.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025 “Andrew is able to cover all angles in a complex situation.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025 “Andrew is a dual expert in finance and restructuring.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms), Singapore 2025 “Andrew provides excellent legal advice, he understands the client's needs.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025 \"Andrew is creative in proposing solutions to bridge the gap between lenders and borrowers.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025 “Andrew is a very astute lawyer who understands the commercials very quickly.\" - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025 “Andrew Brereton is commercial and a skilled tactician. In a negotiation, he outmanoeuvres his peers.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Foreign Firms: Philippines 2024 “Andrew provides outstanding support and is always on hand to assist us in getting deals over the line”  Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024 “Andrew has an eye on the prize and is reliably motivated to help us close deals, including complex/difficult ones.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024 “Andrew Brereton is a standout partner.” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024 “Hall of Fame Lawyer” Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore 2024 “Andrew is extremely commercial, and his measured demeanour is effective in tough negotiations.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency, Singapore 2024 “Andrew negotiates effectively with a broad range of counterparties.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew is able to distil and provide thoughtful advice on complex legal issues.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew is always very reliable to have on your side with his level of commercial acumen.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew is without doubt one of the best finance lawyers in the region.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew grasps the key issues quickly and provides clear, commercially minded advice.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew is a heavyweight in the private credit market.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking \u0026amp; Finance: International, Singapore 2024 “Andrew Brereton: Leading Practitioner” Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance, 2024 “Andrew Brereton: Leading Lawyer - Highly Regarded” IFLR 1000, Banking: Singapore, 2023 “Andrew Brereton is among the top three banking and finance partners in Southeast Asia.” Legal 500 Asia Pacific Banking and Finance: Foreign Firms, Singapore, 2023 “Andrew handled the whole issue efficiently. He provided legal and realistic solutions to achieve our targets.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023 “Andrew is a good negotiator who is able to provide good and commercial advice.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023 “Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.” “Andrew Brereton knows the region very well and is able to manage people.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Restructuring/Insolvency: International, 2023 “Andrew is responsive and commercial with a strong appreciation of market practice and jurisdiction-specific issues.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023 “Andrew Brereton is a highly experienced and technically accomplished lawyer who has assembled a high-quality team.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023 “Andrew Brereton navigates difficult situations in a reasonable way.” Chambers Asia-Pacific, Banking and Finance: International, 2023 The Asia Business Law Journal has named King \u0026amp; Spalding partner Andrew Brereton to its Singapore A-List 2023.  The Asia Business Law Journal, Banking and Finance, 2023 Andrew “is unsurpassed as a finance lawyer in Asia, with the experience, knowledge and work ethic to help deals succeed” Legal 500, 2022 King \u0026amp; Spalding Singapore raised itself to the upper echelon of finance in Asia with the hiring of Andrew Brereton  Legal 500, 2022 Recognised on International A-List, Top 100 Foreign Lawyers in India 2021 by Indian Business Law Journal “One of the two or three best finance lawyers in the region ... Andrew always knows what is happening on a deal.” Legal 500, 2020 “Highly respected figure with substantial experience acting for lenders and distressed companies on major restructuring” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency) “A seasoned practitioner who has a stellar reputation for his work on acquisition finance and structured lending” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2020 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance) “Stands out for his commercial acumen” Legal 500, 2019 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency) “Balanced in the way he approaches deals ... works outside of the box and has a huge amount of experience”  Legal 500, 2019 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance) Andrew was named ‘Banking Lawyer of the Year’ in Singapore  Best Lawyers, 2018 “Andrew Brereton is perhaps the best English-qualified banking and finance lawyer in Asia.” IFLR, 2018 “Praised for his plentiful experience in the market, as well as his high calibre of advice.” Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance) “As one client notes: ‘Andrew has formidable presence and real gravitas…a really impressive person to have on our side.’ Chambers Global, 2018 (Banking \u0026amp; Finance) “Andrew Brereton has a distinguished reputation in the market” Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency) “A good balance between being all over the detail but also recognising that…you have to make a commercial decision.” Chambers Global, 2018 (Restructuring \u0026amp; Insolvency) “Andrew Brereton is lauded for being ‘knowledgeable, detailed in drafting and sharp and quick-witted in negotiations.’” Chambers Global, 2017 “Sources highlight his excellent interpersonal skills…“He is very good at dealing with people in stressful situations.’” Chambers Global, 2017 “Brereton is noted for his “vast experience in the Asian markets” Who’s Who Legal, 2016 “I'd put him as good as any finance partner in the region.”  Chambers Global, 2016 “Andrew Brereton is singled out for his impressive financing experience” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016 “Extremely pragmatic, user-friendly, and a good all-round technical lawyer…he is calm and professional.” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2016 “Andrew Brereton is highlighted for his acquisition finance and structured lending expertise.” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015 “He’s got all the strengths you’d want in a lawyer: he’s very knowledgeable, persuasive and commercial.”  Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015 “He is able to ‘analyse very complex matters very quickly.’” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2015 “Andrew Brereton is “very sharp and is able to dissect complicated legal issues.” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014 “An ‘excellent negotiator’ with one source saying: ‘He is diplomatic, yet also sufficiently firm during negotiations.’” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014 “He is able to provide us with options and is able to articulate the legal and commercial risks for each option.” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2014 “Andrew Brereton is a trusted adviser who can be counted on.” - Banking \u0026amp; Finance Chambers Asia-Pacific, International Firms, Singapore 2025 University of Cambridge, UK  England and Wales Andrew is a member of the LMA, the APLMA and  Turnaround Management Association. Key recent matters\nAdvising Apollo in relation to the acquisition, financing, and subsequent disposal of IGT Systems Advising CarVal in relation to the acquisition and financing of an integrated development in the Philippines Advising Cerberus in relation to the acquisition and financing of a strategic infrastructure asset in the Philippines Advising the liquidators of Hyflux Leveraged and acquisition financing\nAdvising Batavia Oil in connection with the financing of its acquisition of Perenco Rang Dong Limited which owns a key production sharing contract in offshore Vietnam\nAdvising Greenko Ventures Limited in relation to a US$980 million strategic sale of warrants and shares in Greenko Energy to Orix Corporation\nAdvising the lenders on the financing of the acquisition of a stake in India's largest landfill mining company\nAdvising a renewable energy client on the financing for its proposed acquisition of a US geothermal business\nAdvising AION in relation to the financing for its acquisition of Interglobe Techologies Limited in India and the Philippines\nAdvising the Star Energy, Ayala and EGCO consortium in relation to the US$1.25 billion financing for the acquisition of Chevron’s Indonesian geothermal assets\nAdvising the lead arrangers in relation to the financing for the acquisition of Global Logistics Properties\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Lam Champion of shares in Thanh Thanh Cong Education Joint Stock Company in Vietnam\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the take-private of OSIM and subsequent refinancing\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Warburg Pincus of a minority holding in Computer Age Financial Services Pvt Ltd\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing for the acquisition by Chrys Capital of a minority holding in Mankind Pharma Limited\nAdvising Dynapack Asia in relation to the financing for its acquisition of King Plastic Pte Ltd and K-Plastic Industries Sdn Bhd\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the US$50 million financing for the acquisition by Warburg Pincus of 14% of the shares in PVR Limited\nAdvising the senior lenders in relation to the US$192,500,000 senior conventional loan facility, RM430,000,000 Master Murabaha Facility and US$135,000,000 junior conventional loan facility in connection with a subscription for shares in Air Asia Berhad Structured Lending\nAdvising Apollo in connection with its investment by way of redeemable preference shared into Global Schools Group\nAdvising Princeton Digital Group in respect of a S$70 million financing related to the expansion of its data centre assets in Singapore\nAdvising Clifford Capital in relation to a US$100 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with the restructuring of Floatel International\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$100 million facility for one of Philippine’s largest multinational food and beverage companies\nAdvised Bumi Armada on its US$64.3 million secured term loan facility with ING Singapore and related interest rate hedging arrangements\nAdvised a number of borrowers and lenders in relation to share-backed financings secured against shares listed on the Indonesian, Australian and Philippines stock exchanges\nAdvising a credit fund on a mezzanine financing for the promoters of an Indian solar business\nAdvising a credit fund in relation to a second-lien financing for an Asian food and beverage business\nAdvising MUFG in relation to a US$150 million financing for an Indonesian mining company\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a structured financing to fund the international investments of a Pakistan-based company, including related credit support and funding arrangements\nAdvising a US credit fund in relation to a mezzanine financing for a leading regional education provider\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a share-backed financing for the holding company of an Indonesian mining business\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a series of secured financings for an international real estate investor\nAdvising an international credit fund in relation to a structured financing for a regional telecommunications company\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a share-backed financing relating to a Hong Kong listed company for Junson Development\nAdvising an investment bank on a structured debt co-investment in an Indonesian retail real estate developer alongside a private equity sponsor\nAdvising a US credit fund in relation to a mezzanine financing for an Asian group in the food and beverage sector\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a financing for Sri Lankan Airlines backed by IATA receivables\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a financing for the Pakistan Water and Power Development authority, supported by partial guarantees from both the Government of Pakistan and the International Development Association of the World Bank Fund Financing\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a $100m capital call facility for OCP Asia Fund III (SF 1) Pte Limited\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$50 million capital call facility for Orchard Landmark\nAdvising a private equity fund manager specialising in the oil \u0026amp; gas sector on its capital call financing arrangements\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$40 million portfolio financing facility for Koi Structured Credit Pte. Ltd.\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$150 million portfolio financing facility for OL Master Limited\nAdvising the lenders on a revolving capital call facility for Prime Property Fund Asia Limited Partnership\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$85 million capital call facility to Everstone Capital Partners III LP\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a capital call facility for IndoSpace Logistics Parks II LP\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a US$125 million capital call facility for Baring India Private Equity Fund III Limited and Baring India Private Equity Fund III Listed Limited Restructuring and Insolvency\nAdvising Clifford Capital in relation to a US$100 million super senior revolving credit facility in connection with the restructuring of Floatel International\nAdvising MMI in relation to its US$358 million debt restructuring\nAdvising Bumi Armada Berhad in relation to its US$660 million debt restructuring\nAdvising a lender in relation to various exposures to Hyflux and its subsidiaries\nAdvising the largest shareholder in relation to the restructuring of Madagascar Oil\nAdvising a Singapore-listed upstream oil \u0026amp; gas group in connection with the restructuring of its entire capital structure and various related arrangements\nAdvising the facility agent and the lenders under a reserve-based financing for the owner of a working interest in an Indonesian PSC in connection with the restructuring/ rescheduling of its financing arrangements\nAdvising an international financial institution on the disposal of a portfolio of distressed loans and other investments\nAdvising the informal steering committee of lenders under the US$222 million facilities agreement for the Maxpower group (a gas-to-power specialist with operations in Indonesia and Myanmar) in connection with the restructuring/ rescheduling of its financing arrangements\nAdvising an international commercial bank on various exposures to Aavanti Industries Pte Ltd and Ruchi Soya Industries Limited\nAdvising the liquidators of OW Bunkers Far East in the liquidation of one of the largest bunker supply companies in the world\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the closeout and enforcement of various advance payment financings\nAdvising two syndicates of lenders in relation to the restructuring of PT Bumi Resources Tbk\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the US$600 million debt restructuring of Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama\nAdvising two syndicates of lenders in relation to the restructuring of US$250 million of external commercial borrowings of Jindal Stainless Limited\nAdvising the agent and the lenders in relation to the restructuring of Continental Chemicals, a petrochemicals company operating in seven Asian countries\nTrade Finance\nAdvising a bank in relation to a prepayment transaction to a multi-metal company producing nickel, zinc, cobalt and copper at its mine and metals production plant located in Sotkamo, Finland\nAdvising a lender in relation to an innovative working capital financing for a Malaysian refinery\nAdvising a bank in relation to a prepayment transaction with Reliance and related sub-participation arrangements\nAdvising an investment bank in relation to a trade finance facility for Triumph Metals \u0026amp; Minerals\nAdvising an international bank in relation to its advance payment and supply arrangements with various Indian commodity exporters, and related funded participation arrangements\nAdvising the lenders in relation to a receivables financing for a leading international commodity trading group\nAdvising a leading international trading company in relation to advance payment and supply arrangements with an Indian oil exporter and related funding arrangements\nAdvising various banks in relation to the financing arrangements relating to a number of advance payment facilities\nAdvising a leading global supplier of telecoms equipment in relation to its receivables financings\nAdvising RZB-Austria, Singapore Branch, in relation to a US$150 million working capital facility for Thai Copper Industries PCL. RZB-Austria provided import LC issuance and inventory finance facilities, delivering essential working capital for the import of copper concentrate for TCI\nProject Finance\nAdvised PT Armada Gema Nusantara (a joint venture between Bumi Armada and Shapoorji Pallonji) on its US$231.9m secured Shariah-compliant financing of its FPSO “Karapan Armada Sterling III”, located in offshore Indonesia\nAdvising the lenders in relation to the financing of the Pertama ferroalloy smelter project in Samalaju, Malaysia\nAdvising the commercial lenders on the financing of the Phu My 2.2 power project in Vietnam, which involved ADB, IDA, JBIC and PROPARCO and was awarded Best Project Finance Deal of the Year in Asia by AsiaMoney and FinanceAsia\nAdvising the commercial lenders on the US EXIM and COFACE backed financing of the iPSTAR satellite for Shin Satellite Public Co., Ltd., which was named Asia-Pacific Telecom Deal of the Year by Project Finance International\nAdvising the borrower, Star Petroleum Refining Company Limited (a Thai joint venture between Chevron Texaco and PTT) in relation to its US$1.3 billion financing arrangements involving JBIC, IFC and Thai and international commercial lenders\nAdvising the sponsors, EdF, EGCO and Italian-Thai Development in relation to the financing of the Nam Theun II hydropower project in Laos, involving ADB, IDA, MIGA, AFD, NIB, PROPARCO, COFACE, EIB, and Thai and International commercial lenders\nReserve-based Lending\nAdvising Kris Energy in relation to its reserve-based working capital facilities\nAdvising Standard Bank in relation to a US$61.25 million term and revolving credit facilities for Risco Energy to finance three separate acquisitions across several jurisdictions, involving a reserve based financing with the borrowing base being calculated by reference to the oil reserves of the targets\nAdvising Salamander in relation to a US$140 million acquisition bridge financing arranged by BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered in connection with the acquisition of SOCO Thailand LLC\nAdvising Standard Bank plc as arranger of a US$40 million secured borrowing base facility for Risco Energy Indonesia Pte Ltd, the proceeds of which were used to acquire interests in the Offshore North West Java production sharing contract and the South East Sumatra production sharing contract in Indonesia and service contract 14 in the Philippines\nAdvising Standard Bank in connection with a US$30 million borrowing base facility for Pan-China Resources, a subsidiary of Canada\nAdvising Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank in connection with a proposed borrowing base facility for Lodore Resources, a US oil and gas investment company\nAdvising Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank in connection with a US$60 million borrowing base facility to the AIM-listed Leed Petroleum group\nAdvising Standard Bank in connection with a US$150 million borrowing base facility for MI Energy Corporation","searchable_name":"Andrew Brereton","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":426989,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6084,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Brown is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding\u0026rsquo;s Finance \u0026amp; Restructuring\u0026nbsp;practice, located in our London office focusing on leveraged and real estate finance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Brown\u0026nbsp;has more than 20 years of experience in leveraged finance\u0026nbsp;and real estate finance\u0026nbsp;advising\u0026nbsp;borrowers (corporate and sponsors)\u0026nbsp;and lenders. 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supply by a seller and involving allegations of misrepresentation.{{ FIELD }}Representing an asset management firm in a dispute with the buyers of its of oil and gas assets in Central America regarding contingent consideration payable for those assets.{{ FIELD }}Representing a trading company in two multi billion dollar arbitrations regarding failures in LNG supply during the COVID 19 pandemic.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in an arbitration in Nigeria on a nine-figure dispute regarding allocation of hydrocarbon product at a handling facility.{{ FIELD }}Defending an oil and gas trader against claims as to the alleged existence of a contract to supply LNG involving questions of authority and custom and practice in the LNG sector.{{ FIELD }}Advising a major gas supplier on the applicability of force majeure provisions under its long term LNG sales agreements and potential gas pricing disputes.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Asian energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of its relationship with a minority partner under a joint operating agreement.{{ FIELD }}Representing an independent oil company in a dispute with its LNG off-taker regarding quantities to be delivered under their agreed annual delivery program and a long-term sale and purchase agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advising a North American oil and gas company on its rights of first refusal upon the sale of rights in oilfield concessions in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Representing an energy sector contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding allegations of contractual mistake in the context of indemnity obligations of a major equipment supplier.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in multi-billion dollar proceedings regarding failure by a co-venturer to pay its share of exploration and development costs under a joint operating agreement and interference with recovery of those costs from government.{{ FIELD }}Representing two private equity funds in ICC proceedings against an African government regarding force majeure events that led to the failure of a substantial renewables project.{{ FIELD }}Defending a leading global provider of energy equipment against claims that milestone payments due against supply of power plant equipment were unenforceable penalties.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas drilling contractor in proceedings to recover unpaid contract sums from its former local partner in Nigeria.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major Asian energy company in a dispute with an international commodities company regarding the impact of sanctions on obligations to deliver LNG.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major in relation to disputed payments for the sale of a significant asset in Latin America.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding its alleged warranty liability for with respect to equipment supplied to an Eastern European power plant.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in an ICC arbitration regarding the defective design of a floating offshore unit located offshore South America and on related insurance claims.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding claims of misrepresentation and duress by a former consultant.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major on its contractual rights with regard to the review of the contract price under a long-term LNG sales agreement in the Asian market.{{ FIELD }}Advising an oil and gas major in relation to the termination of a longstanding shareholder relationship in Eastern Europe and early resolution of potential LCIA arbitration proceedings in that regard.{{ FIELD }}Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in an SCC arbitration under Russian law regarding liability for the supply of spare parts to power stations.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Employer in urgent ICC proceedings to prevent its contractor injuncting it from drawing down on performance guarantees in connection with a chemical plant construction project.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding the existence and value of an alleged minority interest in two production sharing contracts in the Middle East.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in a series of multi-million dollar disputes under the UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding liability for tax in connection with its sale of an interest in an oil field in Western Africa.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in a dispute under a joint operating agreement with respect to North Sea assets and its entitlement as operator to payment of certain costs from its co-venturers.{{ FIELD }}Advising a Northern European investor on its rights under a bilateral investment treaty with respect to treatment of its investment in an agro-energy project in sub-Saharan Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a drilling contractor on a dispute with its South East Asian employer regarding termination rights and payments.{{ FIELD }}Representing a junior oil and gas company in an expedited LCIA arbitration regarding the applicability of pre-emption rights under a joint operating agreement upon the sale of an interest in an oil asset.{{ FIELD }}Representing a construction company in expedited LCIA proceedings regarding disputed entitlements to draw down on performance guarantees in connection with a project to construct oil processing facilities and civil unrest.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules with regard to claims for breaches of a drilling contract.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil and gas major in multi-billion dollar contentious proceedings regarding oil and gas rights in East Africa.{{ FIELD }}Representing an oil major in a dispute with its drilling contractor regarding fees for stacking and/or termination.{{ FIELD }}Representing a construction company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a failed road-building project in West Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a property developer on its investment treaty rights in relation to a failed project in West Africa.{{ FIELD }}Advising a junior international oil and gas company on its rights in a dispute regarding allegedly unpaid cash calls under a joint operating agreement with an oil major.{{ FIELD }}Advising a major gas infrastructure company on disputes regarding failure to pay sums due under construction and operation contracts on a project in Central Asia and related bank guarantee rights and obligations.{{ FIELD }}Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in a multi-million dollar dispute under the ICC Rules regarding a failed joint venture in the oil and gas sector in Kazakhstan.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European engineering company in an LCIA arbitration regarding its lender’s disputed rights to execute on various guarantee arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Representing a major shipping company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings seated in London for the return of a down-payment on a major acquisition that was frustrated by sanctions.{{ FIELD }}Defending a state entity against claims brought before the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration by an international construction company regarding the delayed construction of a hotel in North Africa.{{ FIELD }}Commercial Litigation\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in Commercial Court proceedings regarding the interpretation of the contract for the sale of substantial European assets and the consideration payable for those assets (ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited).\nRepresenting a group of Saudi investors in proceedings in the Channel Islands with respect to a failed real estate project and involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.\nSuccessfully defending a junior oil and gas company in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of fraud and duress and subsequent Court of Appeal proceedings on related claims regarding contractual interpretation of termination rights (Monde Petroleum SA v WesternZagros Limited [2016] EWHC 1472 (Comm) and [2018] EWCA Civ 25).\nRepresenting a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding liability for a series of unplanned outages at a UK power plant.{{ FIELD }}Fraud, Enforcement, Challenges to Awards and Asset Tracing\nRepresenting Union Fenosa Gas in successful proceedings for the recognition of its USD 2+ billion ICSID award against Egypt, involving issues of sovereign immunity and the correct approach to recognition of ICSID awards in England \u0026amp; Wales (Union Fenosa Gas v Arab Republic of Egypt [2020] EWHC 1723 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a judgment creditor in a series of hearings to recover a USD 2+ billion judgment debt resulting from a substantial international fraud and involving applications maintain/extend freezing injunction relief, including by the exercise of Chabra jurisdiction.\nRepresenting three defendants to claims for the misselling of certain financial instruments/conspiracy and successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the English courts on their behalf (Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)).\nAdvising a well-known multinational on proceedings in New York, London and Central Africa on disputes arising from alleged bribery and corruption in connection with a major power project in sub-Saharan Africa.\nRepresenting a trading company in freezing injunction and substantive proceedings in the Commercial Court regarding allegedly fraudulent transactions in West Africa.\nRepresenting a major shipping company in five UNCITRAL arbitrations and English Commercial Court proceedings to recover the proceeds of a fraudulent scheme.\nRepresenting the defendant sovereign wealth fund in a billion-dollar claim in the English Commercial Court arising out of alleged breach of contract, duress and misrepresentation, in particular successfully overturning summary judgment at an appeal hearing before Burton J (Catalyst Managerial Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, unreported).\nRepresenting the Claimant in claims brought in the English Commercial Court for fraudulent misrepresentation, in particular appearing at hearings securing a worldwide freezing injunction and to resist an application for security for costs (Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev \u0026amp; Ors, unreported).\nDefending an oil and gas company against the attempted appeal under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 of an arbitral award concerning a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on jurisdictional issues and to secure evidence with respect to a London-seated international arbitration (Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)).\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and on an application for security in related court proceedings (Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros Ltd. [2015] EWHC 67 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a major oil and gas company on a challenge to an arbitral award brought in the English Commercial Court under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and related security applications (PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2016] EWHC 2834 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a mining company in English court proceedings to enforce a USD 1 billion + award against a Latin American State.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court to secure an order for the recognition of an ICC award for damages arising from a failed joint venture in Nigeria.\nRepresenting a major shipping company resisting the attempted appeal of an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 before the Commercial Court.\nRepresenting a Moldovan investor in proceedings to enforce a USD half billion dollar award in the Commercial Court and related applications for security (Stati v Kazakhstan [2015] EWHC 2542 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)).\nDefending an oil and gas company against worldwide freezing order applications in the Commercial Court during the pendency of a related arbitration.\nAdvising an African investment fund on strategy to recover substantial sums owed by a loan debtor in Nigeria.\nRepresenting an Indian car manufacturer to resist proceedings brought in the English Commercial Court by its former U.S. distributor to challenge and appeal a final UNCITRAL arbitration award in its favour under Sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, including successful applications for security for costs and in the amount of the award.\nRepresenting the claimant, an international construction company, in multi-jurisdictional proceedings to enforce an ICC arbitration award against an African State, including appearing to secure third party debt orders in the English Commercial Court.\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in proceedings to enforce an arbitral award under the SIAC Rules before the English Court and to obtain urgent worldwide freezing order relief in support of that enforcement.\nRepresenting an award creditor in proceedings to execute the award against assets of a South East Asian State and related freezing injunction proceedings.\nRepresenting a group of investors from the Middle East in proceedings in the English and Cayman Islands Courts involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.{{ FIELD }}Life Sciences/Product Liability/IP and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an ad hoc arbitration regarding alleged breaches of contractual prohibitions on distribution of its pharmaceuticals in certain territories and related allegations of duress and fraud.\nRepresenting a drilling contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding the apportionment of liability for alleged patent infringement.\nAdvising a major engineering company on several disputes regarding allegedly patented technology in the ship-building sector and alleged liability for defects in that technology.\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an UNCITRAL arbitration regarding exclusive development and distribution rights with respect to pharmaceutical products.\nRepresenting a pharmaceuticals company in a dispute regarding the break-down of its relationship for the joint development of cancer treatments.\nRepresenting an Indian manufacturing company in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in New Delhi regarding liability for allegedly defective electronic components and related proceedings with insurers.\nRepresenting a well-known multinational in LCIA proceedings regarding the alleged breach of a distributorship agreement for medical products in the Middle East.\nAdvising a sports federation in relation to claims against a competitor for anti-competitive behaviour and interference with contractual rights.\nRepresenting a manufacturing and retail business in a series of LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London and related litigation in Italy arising from an M\u0026amp;A transaction.\nRepresenting a Latin American company in LCIA proceedings arising out of the alleged breach of an agreement for the distributorship of books and other publications.\nRepresenting a Saudi company in a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration claim for breach of a publishing licence.\nLitigation\nRepresenting an international manufacturer in a series of claims regarding alleged defects in its household products.\nRepresenting a medical device manufacturer in English court proceedings regarding alleged breach of supply contracts.\nRepresenting an international pharmaceutical company in multi-jurisdictional proceedings regarding alleged patent infringement (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v GW Pharma Ltd \u0026amp; Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1462).\nRepresenting a medical device multinational in a series of proceedings regarding alleged product liability with respect to its surgical devices.\nDefending a small business against multiple claims of breach of copyright in connection with web-based imagery.\nRepresenting a Middle Eastern technology company in English court proceedings to restrain its counterparty from drawing down on a bank guarantee.{{ FIELD }}Arbitral Appointments\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the alleged under-delivery of contractual quantities of gas and wrongful retention of advance payments against delivery.\nActing as Sole Arbitrator on a licensing dispute regarding fees allegedly due with respect to the use of TV trademark.\nSitting as Sole Arbitrator on a dispute regarding the remedies applicable upon a buyer’s failure to pay for and take delivery of a commodity during volatile market conditions arising during the pandemic.\nSitting as Chair of an arbitral tribunal on an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of contractual arrangements for the sale of goods to an Indian buyer.\nSitting as Chair on an arbitration regarding the breakdown of a tv channel joint venture in Eastern Europe.\nSitting as Chair on an LCIA arbitration seated in London between North American and Sub-Saharan African entities regarding wire transfer services.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on two LCIA disputes seated in London regarding the alleged breach of settlement terms and involving challenges to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an LCIA arbitration seated in London in a dispute between a law firm and its former client regarding unpaid fees.\nSitting as Chair on an ICC arbitration regarding a failed television joint venture in the Middle East.\nSitting as co-arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva regarding the failure of a real estate venture in London involving allegations of fraud and jurisdictional challenges.\nSitting as sole arbitrator on an ICC arbitration seated in London regarding the sale and purchase of commodities and alleged force majeure in connection with civil unrest.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under Illinois law in a dispute regarding alleged breach of exclusivity under a manufacturing contract involving applications for emergency relief.\nSitting as sole arbitrator in an ICC arbitration seated in London under English law concerning the quality of metals delivered under an international supply contract.{{ FIELD }}Ruth Byrne KC specialises in international commercial and investment disputes, with a particular focus on energy, life sciences, fraud and enforcement.  \nRuth has advised clients on disputes arising in multiple jurisdictions and has appeared as counsel in 100+ arbitrations as well sitting regularly as arbitrator.  She also appears frequently in the English High Court, in particular in proceedings in support of arbitration, as well as more generally in international commercial litigation.  Recognised in several legal directories over the years, Ruth is described as “superb”, “an exceptional litigator”, “an excellent advocate wise beyond her years” and “a persistent, credible case builder”.  Clients note her “ability to marshal enormous doses of information, retain key facts, be diligent and patient, and follow through as if it were her personal matter – her analysis is always based on facts, the law and the cultural sensibilities of the jurisdictions involved” and that she is “very strategic in her thinking and able to pare down arguments to what's important”.\nRuth writes and speaks regularly on a variety of international arbitration topics.  Ruth is a member of the ICC UK Selection Subcommittee, the Delos ROAP faculty and a former YIAG Co-Chair. Ruth M.D. Byrne Partner \"highly experienced arbitration practitioner known for her prowess in the energy sector\"  Chambers Global, 2023 \"highly adept at handling complex commercial and investment disputes in the energy space\"  Chambers UK 2023 \"grasps the important stuff, and has a great collaborative work style – infinitely patient\"  Legal 500 UK, 2023 \"Ruth Byrne is someone clients want to have in control of a case\"  Legal 500 UK, 2023 \"popular among energy and life sciences sector clients\"  Legal 500 UK, 2022 \"very easy to work with, very attentive ...incredibly practical in terms of how to achieve your goal\"  Chambers UK, 2022; Chambers Global, 2022 \"a quick-thinking and effective oral advocate\"  Chambers UK, 2022; Chambers Global, 2022 \"her analysis is always based on facts, the law and the cultural sensibilities of the jurisdictions involved\"  Legal 500 UK, Civil Fraud, 2021 \"has the ability to marshal enormous doses of information...and follow through as if it were her personal matter..\" Legal 500 UK, Civil Fraud, 2021 \"Ruth Byrne is an exceptional litigator and extremely calm in complex situations.\"  Legal 500 UK, Commercial Litigation, 2021 \"She's an impressive clear thinker...She's very smart and experienced. She's excellent at what she does.\"  Chambers UK, 2021; Chambers Global, 2021 \"The \"superb\" Ruth Byrne .. described as \"very strategic in her thinking..\"  Chambers UK, 2020; Chambers Global, 2020 Clients appreciate her \"ability to cut through the nonsense and home in on the real issues.\"  Chambers UK, 2019 \"An excellent advocate ... She will be a dominant character in the arbitration world for years to come\" Who's Who Legal, Future Leaders - Arbitration 2017 \"Extremely bright, personable and diligent” Chambers UK, 2016 \"Especially known for her expertise in energy-related disputes, and in court hearings regarding arbitration matters.\" Chambers UK, 2016 University College London, UK  University of Cambridge, UK  Dubai International Financial Centre Courts England and Wales The Law Society of England and Wales (2006) (#357290) Ireland The Law Society of England and Wales Energy and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting a European buyer in a series of substantial gas pricing disputes with one of the world’s largest suppliers of LNG. Acting for a multinational oil, gas and petrochemical company in emergency ICC arbitration proceedings to restrain a counter-party from acquiring substantial gas assets alone and in breach of exclusive joint bidding arrangements. Representing a joint venture company in a significant LNG dispute arising from repeated failures to supply by a seller and involving allegations of misrepresentation. Representing an asset management firm in a dispute with the buyers of its of oil and gas assets in Central America regarding contingent consideration payable for those assets. Representing a trading company in two multi billion dollar arbitrations regarding failures in LNG supply during the COVID 19 pandemic. Representing an oil and gas major in an arbitration in Nigeria on a nine-figure dispute regarding allocation of hydrocarbon product at a handling facility. Defending an oil and gas trader against claims as to the alleged existence of a contract to supply LNG involving questions of authority and custom and practice in the LNG sector. Advising a major gas supplier on the applicability of force majeure provisions under its long term LNG sales agreements and potential gas pricing disputes. Representing a major Asian energy company in an LCIA arbitration regarding the break-down of its relationship with a minority partner under a joint operating agreement. Representing an independent oil company in a dispute with its LNG off-taker regarding quantities to be delivered under their agreed annual delivery program and a long-term sale and purchase agreement. Advising a North American oil and gas company on its rights of first refusal upon the sale of rights in oilfield concessions in the Middle East. Representing an energy sector contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding allegations of contractual mistake in the context of indemnity obligations of a major equipment supplier. Representing an oil and gas company in multi-billion dollar proceedings regarding failure by a co-venturer to pay its share of exploration and development costs under a joint operating agreement and interference with recovery of those costs from government. Representing two private equity funds in ICC proceedings against an African government regarding force majeure events that led to the failure of a substantial renewables project. Defending a leading global provider of energy equipment against claims that milestone payments due against supply of power plant equipment were unenforceable penalties. Representing an oil and gas drilling contractor in proceedings to recover unpaid contract sums from its former local partner in Nigeria. Representing a major Asian energy company in a dispute with an international commodities company regarding the impact of sanctions on obligations to deliver LNG. Advising an oil and gas major in relation to disputed payments for the sale of a significant asset in Latin America. Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding its alleged warranty liability for with respect to equipment supplied to an Eastern European power plant. Representing an oil and gas major in an ICC arbitration regarding the defective design of a floating offshore unit located offshore South America and on related insurance claims. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding claims of misrepresentation and duress by a former consultant. Advising an oil and gas major on its contractual rights with regard to the review of the contract price under a long-term LNG sales agreement in the Asian market. Advising an oil and gas major in relation to the termination of a longstanding shareholder relationship in Eastern Europe and early resolution of potential LCIA arbitration proceedings in that regard. Representing a leading global provider of energy equipment in an SCC arbitration under Russian law regarding liability for the supply of spare parts to power stations. Representing an Employer in urgent ICC proceedings to prevent its contractor injuncting it from drawing down on performance guarantees in connection with a chemical plant construction project. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an ICC arbitration regarding the existence and value of an alleged minority interest in two production sharing contracts in the Middle East. Representing an oil and gas company in a series of multi-million dollar disputes under the UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an LCIA arbitration regarding liability for tax in connection with its sale of an interest in an oil field in Western Africa. Representing an oil and gas major in a dispute under a joint operating agreement with respect to North Sea assets and its entitlement as operator to payment of certain costs from its co-venturers. Advising a Northern European investor on its rights under a bilateral investment treaty with respect to treatment of its investment in an agro-energy project in sub-Saharan Africa. Advising a drilling contractor on a dispute with its South East Asian employer regarding termination rights and payments. Representing a junior oil and gas company in an expedited LCIA arbitration regarding the applicability of pre-emption rights under a joint operating agreement upon the sale of an interest in an oil asset. Representing a construction company in expedited LCIA proceedings regarding disputed entitlements to draw down on performance guarantees in connection with a project to construct oil processing facilities and civil unrest. Representing an oil and gas company in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules with regard to claims for breaches of a drilling contract. Representing an oil and gas major in multi-billion dollar contentious proceedings regarding oil and gas rights in East Africa. Representing an oil major in a dispute with its drilling contractor regarding fees for stacking and/or termination. Representing a construction company in an LCIA arbitration regarding a failed road-building project in West Africa. Advising a property developer on its investment treaty rights in relation to a failed project in West Africa. Advising a junior international oil and gas company on its rights in a dispute regarding allegedly unpaid cash calls under a joint operating agreement with an oil major. Advising a major gas infrastructure company on disputes regarding failure to pay sums due under construction and operation contracts on a project in Central Asia and related bank guarantee rights and obligations. Representing a group of Kuwaiti investors in a multi-million dollar dispute under the ICC Rules regarding a failed joint venture in the oil and gas sector in Kazakhstan. Representing an Eastern European engineering company in an LCIA arbitration regarding its lender’s disputed rights to execute on various guarantee arrangements. Representing a major shipping company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings seated in London for the return of a down-payment on a major acquisition that was frustrated by sanctions. Defending a state entity against claims brought before the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration by an international construction company regarding the delayed construction of a hotel in North Africa. Commercial Litigation\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in Commercial Court proceedings regarding the interpretation of the contract for the sale of substantial European assets and the consideration payable for those assets (ConocoPhillips v. Chrysaor E\u0026amp;P Limited).\nRepresenting a group of Saudi investors in proceedings in the Channel Islands with respect to a failed real estate project and involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.\nSuccessfully defending a junior oil and gas company in Commercial Court proceedings involving allegations of fraud and duress and subsequent Court of Appeal proceedings on related claims regarding contractual interpretation of termination rights (Monde Petroleum SA v WesternZagros Limited [2016] EWHC 1472 (Comm) and [2018] EWCA Civ 25).\nRepresenting a leading global provider of energy equipment in proceedings regarding liability for a series of unplanned outages at a UK power plant. Fraud, Enforcement, Challenges to Awards and Asset Tracing\nRepresenting Union Fenosa Gas in successful proceedings for the recognition of its USD 2+ billion ICSID award against Egypt, involving issues of sovereign immunity and the correct approach to recognition of ICSID awards in England \u0026amp; Wales (Union Fenosa Gas v Arab Republic of Egypt [2020] EWHC 1723 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a judgment creditor in a series of hearings to recover a USD 2+ billion judgment debt resulting from a substantial international fraud and involving applications maintain/extend freezing injunction relief, including by the exercise of Chabra jurisdiction.\nRepresenting three defendants to claims for the misselling of certain financial instruments/conspiracy and successfully challenging the jurisdiction of the English courts on their behalf (Tsareva v Ananyev [2019] EWHC 2414 (Comm)).\nAdvising a well-known multinational on proceedings in New York, London and Central Africa on disputes arising from alleged bribery and corruption in connection with a major power project in sub-Saharan Africa.\nRepresenting a trading company in freezing injunction and substantive proceedings in the Commercial Court regarding allegedly fraudulent transactions in West Africa.\nRepresenting a major shipping company in five UNCITRAL arbitrations and English Commercial Court proceedings to recover the proceeds of a fraudulent scheme.\nRepresenting the defendant sovereign wealth fund in a billion-dollar claim in the English Commercial Court arising out of alleged breach of contract, duress and misrepresentation, in particular successfully overturning summary judgment at an appeal hearing before Burton J (Catalyst Managerial Services v Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, unreported).\nRepresenting the Claimant in claims brought in the English Commercial Court for fraudulent misrepresentation, in particular appearing at hearings securing a worldwide freezing injunction and to resist an application for security for costs (Terra Raf Trans Traiding Ltd v Aidar Assaubayev \u0026amp; Ors, unreported).\nDefending an oil and gas company against the attempted appeal under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 of an arbitral award concerning a failed joint venture in Kazakhstan.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on jurisdictional issues and to secure evidence with respect to a London-seated international arbitration (Silver Dry Bulk Company Limited v Homer Hulbert Maritime Company Limited [2017] EWHC 44 (Comm)).\nAppearing in the Commercial Court on a challenge to an award under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and on an application for security in related court proceedings (Monde Petroleum SA v Westernzagros Ltd. [2015] EWHC 67 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a major oil and gas company on a challenge to an arbitral award brought in the English Commercial Court under section 68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 and related security applications (PT Transportasi Gas Indonesia v ConocoPhillips (Grissik) Ltd [2016] EWHC 2834 (Comm)).\nRepresenting a mining company in English court proceedings to enforce a USD 1 billion + award against a Latin American State.\nAppearing in the Commercial Court to secure an order for the recognition of an ICC award for damages arising from a failed joint venture in Nigeria.\nRepresenting a major shipping company resisting the attempted appeal of an arbitral award under Section 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 before the Commercial Court.\nRepresenting a Moldovan investor in proceedings to enforce a USD half billion dollar award in the Commercial Court and related applications for security (Stati v Kazakhstan [2015] EWHC 2542 (Comm); [2017] EWHC 1348 (Comm)).\nDefending an oil and gas company against worldwide freezing order applications in the Commercial Court during the pendency of a related arbitration.\nAdvising an African investment fund on strategy to recover substantial sums owed by a loan debtor in Nigeria.\nRepresenting an Indian car manufacturer to resist proceedings brought in the English Commercial Court by its former U.S. distributor to challenge and appeal a final UNCITRAL arbitration award in its favour under Sections 68 and 69 of the Arbitration Act 1996, including successful applications for security for costs and in the amount of the award.\nRepresenting the claimant, an international construction company, in multi-jurisdictional proceedings to enforce an ICC arbitration award against an African State, including appearing to secure third party debt orders in the English Commercial Court.\nRepresenting an oil and gas major in proceedings to enforce an arbitral award under the SIAC Rules before the English Court and to obtain urgent worldwide freezing order relief in support of that enforcement.\nRepresenting an award creditor in proceedings to execute the award against assets of a South East Asian State and related freezing injunction proceedings.\nRepresenting a group of investors from the Middle East in proceedings in the English and Cayman Islands Courts involving claims for breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Life Sciences/Product Liability/IP and Related Areas\nArbitration\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an ad hoc arbitration regarding alleged breaches of contractual prohibitions on distribution of its pharmaceuticals in certain territories and related allegations of duress and fraud.\nRepresenting a drilling contractor in LCIA proceedings regarding the apportionment of liability for alleged patent infringement.\nAdvising a major engineering company on several disputes regarding allegedly patented technology in the ship-building sector and alleged liability for defects in that technology.\nRepresenting an Asian life sciences company in an UNCITRAL arbitration regarding exclusive development and distribution rights with respect to pharmaceutical products.\nRepresenting a pharmaceuticals company in a dispute regarding the break-down of its relationship for the joint development of cancer treatments.\nRepresenting an Indian manufacturing company in ICC arbitration proceedings seated in New Delhi regarding liability for allegedly defective electronic components and related proceedings with insurers.\nRepresenting a well-known multinational in LCIA proceedings regarding the alleged breach of a distributorship agreement for medical products in the Middle East.\nAdvising a sports federation in relation to claims against a competitor for anti-competitive behaviour and interference with contractual rights.\nRepresenting a manufacturing and retail business in a series of LCIA arbitration proceedings seated in London and related litigation in Italy arising from an M\u0026amp;A transaction.\nRepresenting a Latin American company in LCIA proceedings arising out of the alleged breach of an agreement for the distributorship of books and other publications.\nRepresenting a Saudi company in a multi-million dollar ICC arbitration claim for breach of a publishing licence.\nLitigation\nRepresenting an international manufacturer in a series of claims regarding alleged defects in its household products.\nRepresenting a medical device manufacturer in English court proceedings regarding alleged breach of supply contracts.\nRepresenting an international pharmaceutical company in multi-jurisdictional proceedings regarding alleged patent infringement (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd v GW Pharma Ltd \u0026amp; Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1462).\nRepresenting a medical device multinational in a series of proceedings regarding alleged product liability with respect to its surgical devices.\nDefending a small business against multiple claims of breach of copyright in connection with web-based imagery.\nRepresenting a Middle Eastern technology company in English court proceedings to restrain its counterparty from drawing down on a bank guarantee. 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We have worked with James Connor. He is highly impressive with intellectual flair, excellent communication and dedication in taking transactions through to closing.'\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Notable Practitioner\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"IFLR 1000\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"London Super Lawyers London, M\u0026amp;A\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"2015\"}{{ FIELD }}Advised Palladian Investment Partners on its acquisition of PayPlan{{ FIELD }}Advised UK AI chip designer Graphcore on its sale to SoftBank Group Corp{{ FIELD }}Advised CurrencyCloud on its US$1 billion sale to Visa Inc.{{ FIELD }}Advised Busuu on its $436 million sale to Chegg, Inc.{{ FIELD }}Advised RockRose Energy plc in connection with its recommended £250 million cash acquisition by Viaro Energy{{ FIELD }}Advised brumbrum on its sale to Cazoo Group Ltd{{ FIELD }}Advised Dream Games in connection with its private placement of $460 million preference shares{{ FIELD }}Advised Finimize on its sale to abrdn plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Aptean, Inc., a Vista Equity Partners, TA Associates and Charlesbank portfolio company, on its £95 million recommended cash acquisition of Sanderson Group plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Atempo Growth on the establishment of its tech focused venture debt fund and its €250 million joint venture arrangements with Banco Santander SA{{ FIELD }}Advised Michelin on its acquisition of the Masternaut Group{{ FIELD }}Advised Aptean, Inc. on its acquisitions of Paragon Software Systems Limited, Systems Integration (Trading) Limited and Prima Solutions Limited{{ FIELD }}Advised Invisio A.B. on its acquisition of Racal Acoustics Limited{{ FIELD }}Advised Kognitiv Corporation on the sale of its Intelligent Shopper Solutions business to IRI, a Vestar Capital Partners and New Mountain portfolio company{{ FIELD }}Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with its hostile £8.1 billion cash and share acquisition of GKN plc{{ FIELD }}Advised KKR in connection with various sales of shares in Pets at Home Group Plc for an aggregate of £407 million by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings{{ FIELD }}Advised Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan in connection with Michael Kors’ £896 million acquisition of Jimmy Choo PLC{{ FIELD }}Advised Gates Corporation, a Blackstone portfolio company, in connection with its acquisition of the assets of Techflow Flexibles{{ FIELD }}Advised Twenty-First Century Fox on aspects of its £27 billion offer for Sky plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Groupe Fnac on its contested £914 million cash and share acquisition of Darty plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Blackstone on its acquisition of Cirsa Gaming Corporation{{ FIELD }}Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with the sale of its Elster business to Honeywell International for £3.3 billion{{ FIELD }}Advised Aston Martin in connection with its private placement of £200 million preference shares{{ FIELD }}Advised Blackstone and CVC in connection with various sales of shares in Merlin Entertainments plc for an aggregate of £1.3 billion by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings{{ FIELD }}Advised Nanjing Cenbest in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in House of Fraser{{ FIELD }}Advised Pets at Home Group Plc and KKR on Pets at Home’s £1.25 billion London main market IPO{{ FIELD }}Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with the sale of its Crosby and Acco business divisions to KKR for US $1 billion{{ FIELD }}Advised KKR in connection with its acquisition of South Staffordshire Plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Apax Partners, Blackstone, KKR, Permira and Providence Equity in connection with various sales of shares in TDC A/S (listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen) by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings{{ FIELD }}Advised KKR and Pets at Home in connection with the restructuring of the Pets at Home management equity programme, a refinancing and reorganisation{{ FIELD }}Advised First Reserve Corporation in connection with the disposal of its majority stake in Acteon Group Limited to KKR for £400 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Teleflex Incorporated in connection with its acquisition of Intavent Direct Limited and various assets connected with the laryngeal mask supraglottic airway business of LMA International N.V. in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Islands{{ FIELD }}Advised Arle Capital Partners Limited in connection with the disposal of the Capital Safety Group to KKR for an enterprise value of US $1.12 billion{{ FIELD }}Advised Eaton Corporation in connection with the acquisition of Cooper Industries plc in a cash and shares transaction valued at approximately US $11 billion{{ FIELD }}Advised Blackstone in connection with its acquisition of Jack Wolfskin Group GmbH \u0026amp; Co. from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity for €600 million{{ FIELD }}Advised Walter Energy Inc. in connection with its CAD $3.3 billion merger with Western Coal Corp{{ FIELD }}Advised KKR in connection with its minority investment in Grupo Inaer{{ FIELD }}Advised KKR in connection with its joint investment with Triton Partners in Ambea AB{{ FIELD }}Advised Standard Life plc on its £225 million disposal of Standard Life Bank plc to Barclays Bank PLC{{ FIELD }}Advised M-real Corporation on the disposal of its European graphic paper business to Sappi Limited for €750 million{{ FIELD }}Advised H.M. Treasury in relation to the merger of HBOS plc and Lloyds TSB plc and its subsequent capital investments, including detailed contingency planning in respect of HBOS plc{{ FIELD }}Advised Cadbury Schweppes plc on the demerger of its Americas Beverages business and the listing of Cadbury plc on the London Stock Exchange and Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. on the New York Stock Exchange{{ FIELD }}Advised Cairn India Limited in connection with the reorganisation of Cairn Energy plc’s Indian business and its IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India{{ FIELD }}Advised The Standard Life Assurance Company in relation to its demutualisation and Standard Life plc on its London main market IPO{{ FIELD }}James’ practice focuses on corporate transactions, including public company takeovers, private M\u0026amp;A, private equity, equity capital markets (including IPOs) and a variety of English company law and listed company and corporate governance matters.\nJames frequently represents private equity firms, investment banks and corporate clients across a range of industries. In recent years he has acted on multiple significant tech-focused exits in the UK as well as on several high-stakes public M\u0026amp;A takeovers. James has particular experience in English law and UK regulation applicable to UK listed companies. Partner Recommended individual: M\u0026amp;A Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m Legal 500 UK, 2024 \u0026amp; 2025 Recommended individual: M\u0026amp;A Lower Mid-Market Legal 500 UK, 2018 – 2022 'Excellent and collaborative with particular strength in technology sector transactions, providing a seamless service on cross border transactions and taking care to understand their client's business needs and objectives. We have worked with James Connor. He is highly impressive with intellectual flair, excellent communication and dedication in taking transactions through to closing.' Legal 500 Notable Practitioner IFLR 1000 London Super Lawyers London, M\u0026amp;A 2015 Nottingham Law School  Magdalene College, Cambridge University  England and Wales Law Society of England and Wales Advised Palladian Investment Partners on its acquisition of PayPlan Advised UK AI chip designer Graphcore on its sale to SoftBank Group Corp Advised CurrencyCloud on its US$1 billion sale to Visa Inc. Advised Busuu on its $436 million sale to Chegg, Inc. Advised RockRose Energy plc in connection with its recommended £250 million cash acquisition by Viaro Energy Advised brumbrum on its sale to Cazoo Group Ltd Advised Dream Games in connection with its private placement of $460 million preference shares Advised Finimize on its sale to abrdn plc Advised Aptean, Inc., a Vista Equity Partners, TA Associates and Charlesbank portfolio company, on its £95 million recommended cash acquisition of Sanderson Group plc Advised Atempo Growth on the establishment of its tech focused venture debt fund and its €250 million joint venture arrangements with Banco Santander SA Advised Michelin on its acquisition of the Masternaut Group Advised Aptean, Inc. on its acquisitions of Paragon Software Systems Limited, Systems Integration (Trading) Limited and Prima Solutions Limited Advised Invisio A.B. on its acquisition of Racal Acoustics Limited Advised Kognitiv Corporation on the sale of its Intelligent Shopper Solutions business to IRI, a Vestar Capital Partners and New Mountain portfolio company Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with its hostile £8.1 billion cash and share acquisition of GKN plc Advised KKR in connection with various sales of shares in Pets at Home Group Plc for an aggregate of £407 million by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings Advised Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan in connection with Michael Kors’ £896 million acquisition of Jimmy Choo PLC Advised Gates Corporation, a Blackstone portfolio company, in connection with its acquisition of the assets of Techflow Flexibles Advised Twenty-First Century Fox on aspects of its £27 billion offer for Sky plc Advised Groupe Fnac on its contested £914 million cash and share acquisition of Darty plc Advised Blackstone on its acquisition of Cirsa Gaming Corporation Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with the sale of its Elster business to Honeywell International for £3.3 billion Advised Aston Martin in connection with its private placement of £200 million preference shares Advised Blackstone and CVC in connection with various sales of shares in Merlin Entertainments plc for an aggregate of £1.3 billion by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings Advised Nanjing Cenbest in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in House of Fraser Advised Pets at Home Group Plc and KKR on Pets at Home’s £1.25 billion London main market IPO Advised Melrose Industries PLC in connection with the sale of its Crosby and Acco business divisions to KKR for US $1 billion Advised KKR in connection with its acquisition of South Staffordshire Plc Advised Apax Partners, Blackstone, KKR, Permira and Providence Equity in connection with various sales of shares in TDC A/S (listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen) by way of accelerated bookbuilt offerings Advised KKR and Pets at Home in connection with the restructuring of the Pets at Home management equity programme, a refinancing and reorganisation Advised First Reserve Corporation in connection with the disposal of its majority stake in Acteon Group Limited to KKR for £400 million Advised Teleflex Incorporated in connection with its acquisition of Intavent Direct Limited and various assets connected with the laryngeal mask supraglottic airway business of LMA International N.V. in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Islands Advised Arle Capital Partners Limited in connection with the disposal of the Capital Safety Group to KKR for an enterprise value of US $1.12 billion Advised Eaton Corporation in connection with the acquisition of Cooper Industries plc in a cash and shares transaction valued at approximately US $11 billion Advised Blackstone in connection with its acquisition of Jack Wolfskin Group GmbH \u0026amp; Co. from Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity for €600 million Advised Walter Energy Inc. in connection with its CAD $3.3 billion merger with Western Coal Corp Advised KKR in connection with its minority investment in Grupo Inaer Advised KKR in connection with its joint investment with Triton Partners in Ambea AB Advised Standard Life plc on its £225 million disposal of Standard Life Bank plc to Barclays Bank PLC Advised M-real Corporation on the disposal of its European graphic paper business to Sappi Limited for €750 million Advised H.M. 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