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Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5000 people, including some 525 partners, working in 45 offices worldwide. More specifically relevant to the Belt and Road initiative, we have a leading projects practice, which comprises of 70 partners globally and includes some 205 lawyers. The group advises sponsors, governments, construction companies and lenders on projects and project financings across energy, infrastructure, mining and telecoms throughout the world. We provide our clients with a fully integrated service on all aspects of project work, drawing on and mobilising Allen & Overy’s specialist skills to assist in all relevant areas of law. Our lawyers win praise for their technical ability as well as their commercial approach and can provide a comprehensive service in numerous areas, including advising on joint ventures, project structures (BOT, BOOT, DBFO, DBFM, PPP, 3P, PFI and others), conducting legal due diligence, risk allocation and reviewing the ‘bankability’ of project agreements, financing arrangements (bank and bond) and relevant security packages and considerations across the globe. We have consistently closed more project finance deals globally than any other law firm since 2000 and are recognised as ‘top-tier’ in all the major legal directories. We have already been asked to pitch on various projects in relation to the Belt and Road Initiative and have recently been mandated on a matter.

We have a wealth of experience globally on energy and infrastructure projects and have attached our APAC brochure with some highlights of our work. Please note that we have experience covering many jurisdictions, so ask not to be limited to specific markets. Our infrastructure experience covers a wide range of areas including airports, bridges, ports, rail, roads, stadia, social infrastructure, telecom, waste and water.

Project Experience
Central and Eastern Europe
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
South Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Telecommunications
Central Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Southeast Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Chinese Mainland
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Middle East
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
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Since 1949, Baker & McKenzie have advised leading corporations on the issues of today’s integrated world market. we bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights through the most developed global platform in the legal profession, geographically and in the scope of our practice with unrivalled network of 77 offices in 47 countries.

In terms of our network in countries along Belt and Road Initiative, Baker & McKenzie owns offices in 28 cities of 23 countries which are involved in the Initiative. Those countries include: China, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippine, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, The Republic of Czech, The United ARAB Emirates, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam. Although we do not have an office in India, Baker & McKenzie's India Focus Group has been helping companies capture opportunities in India for over 50 years.

Baker & McKenzie’s Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices were established in 1974, 1993 and 2003, respectively. In total, the three offices are staffed by over 400 lawyers and professional staff. The Firm provides dedicated legal services across the broad spectrum of corporate law. Baker & McKenzie’s practice in Hong Kong and Mainland China is consistently ranked in the top tier within legal directories as well as industry surveys, and described as a leading or highly recommended firm in almost all categories of law.

Project Experience
Central and Eastern Europe
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
South Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Central Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Southeast Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Chinese Mainland
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
Middle East
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels, Rail and Mass Transit, Ports, Terminals and Airports, Logistics Parks/Centres, Water and Waste Management, Telecommunications
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Mayer Brown is uniquely positioned to advise the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. With extensive reach across four continents, we are the only integrated law firm in the world with approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centers—New York, London and Hong Kong—the backbone of the global economy. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. Our diverse teams of lawyers are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do. Our “one-firm” culture—seamless and integrated across all practices and regions—ensures that our clients receive the best of our knowledge and experience.

Project Experience
Central and Eastern Europe
Ports, Terminals and Airports
South Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas)
Central Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Highways, Bridges and Tunnels
Southeast Asia
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Ports, Terminals and Airports, Water and Waste Management
Chinese Mainland
Power and Energy, Natural Resources (including oil and gas), Rail and Mass Transit, Water and Waste Management
Middle East
Water and Waste Management
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TMF Group helps global companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Its expert accountants and legal, HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, helping clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investments in different locations. With operations in more than 80 countries providing global business services, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs

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Grant Thornton is one of the leading business advisers of independent assurance, tax and advisory services that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. As a US$4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, as well as the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Together with our International Business Centres (IBCs), we can draw on the resources and supports from Grant Thornton’s global network, deep knowledge of the latest regulations, techniques and business practices in major jurisdictions worldwide. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you unlock your potential for growth.

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PwC China/Hong Kong is the largest professional services firm in China. PwC’s network firms operate in 157 countries with more than 195,000 partners and staff including almost all of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative. PwC provides a full range of advisory, consulting, tax and assurance services, including but not limited to valuation strategy services, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment and project structuring, financial due diligence, tax planning and due diligence and strategic advice to investors in identifying and building capabilities required for this initiative. These successful developments of the Belt and Road Initiative will invariably require some or all of the professional services noted above. PwC will be able to provide local knowledge and expertise in most of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative.

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Crowe Horwath (HK) CPA Limited is a full-service CPA member firm of Crowe Horwath International and is based in Hong Kong. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services including audit, tax, risk management, merger and acquisition, trust, estate planning, data security and IT audit, ESG and sustainability consulting, business and property valuation, human resources, executive coaching and business advisory services to clients in the Greater China region.

As one of the pioneer accounting firms exploring the China market, we are accustomed to the culture, economy and business environment in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We have also built up strong connections with both the public and private sectors in China. Together with the support from member firms of the top 9 accounting network globally, we assist Chinese enterprises to access the international markets and at the same time help our international clients to establish presence in the vast China market.

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BDO Limited is the Hong Kong member firm of BDO International Limited, the fifth largest worldwide accountancy network with over 1,300 offices in more than 150 countries and almost 60,000 people, including 31 offices in Mainland China as well as covering all the major countries and cities within the One Belt One Road.

BDO Limited has 50 directors and a staff of over 1,000 in Hong Kong. Our professional services include assurance, taxation, business recovery, forensic accounting, litigation support, matrimonial advisory, risk advisory and business services. Our professionals are well-versed in all accounting and auditing standards, tax and investment regulations prevailing in Hong Kong, Mainland China as well as other major countries. We conform to the highest international standards in a full range of professional services.

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Hongkong International Terminals Limited (HIT) is a member of HPH Trust, the world's first container port business trust. HIT is also a part of Hutchison Ports’ global network of port and logistics operations in 52 ports, spanning 27 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. In answer to dynamic global trade landscape and the need for logistics chain management, HIT diversified its operations beyond the traditional role of a container port operator by leveraging the strength of Hutchison Ports to develop a logistics network based on the principles of efficiency, productivity and cost-effectiveness.

HIT operates 12 berths at Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. Established in 1969, HIT has continuously set industry benchmarks for productivity, efficiency and value-added services. Using state-of-the-art computer systems and award-winning IT applications, HIT has become a pinnacle of industry excellence. In addition, HIT substantially contributes in the continuing development of the Port of Hong Kong and plays a key role in “facilities connectivity”, one of the five major goals of the Belt and Road Initiative. The Port of Hong Kong, recognized as an international transshipment hub, is served by a high frequency of sailings and service coverage: about 310 liner services per week connecting the port to around 450 destinations worldwide.

In January  2019, HIT, Modern Terminals Limited, COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited, and Asia Container Terminals Limited formed the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance, a joint operating agreement designed to deliver more efficient service offerings to carriers that call Hong Kong, while enhancing the overall competitiveness of the Port of Hong Kong across the region.

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WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. 

WSP in Asia’s team of 3,000 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, advisory, digital services, project management and advanced facilities sectors. With an established presence in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines, we combine global best practice with regional insight to support clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to partner with governments, developers, investors, and operators on complex developments across the Belt and Road region — from strategic planning and engineering design to environmental solutions, digital transformation, and project delivery. Backed by WSP’s expansive global network, our Asia teams bring together diverse technical capabilities to help shape resilient, connected and sustainable communities.

Visit wsp.com for more information.
 

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