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Recognised as one of Hong Kong's most accomplished project lawyers, Sam Farrands heads the firm's Major Projects practice in Asia. He advises developers, contractors, financiers and governments on major projects and privatisations throughout the region. Dealing primarily in the energy, petroleum, gas, LNG, infrastructure, water and wastewater sectors, Sam has led landmark projects and privatisations in Africa, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. Notably, he played leading role in Australia's largest-ever single income export deal – an award winning US$13 billion contract to supply LNG to the Guangdong LNG Terminal Project. Sam also has a reputation as an expert in public private partnerships (PPPs). He drove Hong Kong's first PPP project, advising the successful consortium to build the new HK$2.3 billion international exhibition centre at Chek Lap Kok airport. He also led the winning SkyCity Hotel consortium PPP bid. Given his significant experience, Sam is highly respected as a leading lawyer across his field in numerous industry guides. He plays an integral role in the firm's Asian strategy and is a regular platform speaker on issues in the resources and infrastructure sectors.
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Consistently rated amongst the top lawyers in his field, Sam leads one of the most experienced energy project teams in the Asia Pacific region.
Sam recently advised Leighton on two coal mining projects in Asia, including a $35 million financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on mining operations in Mongolia.
Sam has played a leading role in securing numerous major energy projects across the wider Asian region, acting for both private and state-owned companies. He led Australia's largest-ever single income export deal to supply LNG to Guangdong, as well as major development and procurement deals for PetroChina and Sinopec.
One of Asia’s most respected project lawyers, Sam has also forged a reputation as an expert in public and private partnerships (PPPs). He was the legal driving force behind Hong Kong’s first PPP projects, successfully advising the two winning consortiums for the multi-billion dollar international exhibition centre at Chep Lap Kok airport and the SkyCity Hotel.