Giles Ashman

LNG, Oil & Gas and Process Infrastructure Development

• Genting Energy on the development of the Kasuri floating LNG liquefaction project in Indonesia, including EPCIC arrangements for the FLNG vessel and midstream infrastructure.
• Air Liquide and Fluxys on the development of the Antwerp@C CO2 liquefaction project in Belgium.
• LNG Japan on its US$1 billion acquisition of a participating interest in the Scarborough offshore gas field from Woodside.
• Hengyi Industries on all aspects of the development of its $13 billion petrochemicals project in Brunei.
• A bidder in relation to the development of Tanks 5 and 6 for the Singapore LNG project.*
• Altera Infrastructure in relation to FPSO arrangements for the Dorado oil and gas field offshore Western Australia.*
• First Gen Corporation in relation to the development of the Batangas LNG regasification project in the Philippines.*
• Brunei Methanol Company on the development, financing and ongoing operation of its methanol project in Brunei.*
• The ECA Coordinators (JBIC, KEXIM and NEXI) on the financing of the Donggi-Senoro LNG liquefaction project in Indonesia.*
• PT Perusahaan Gas Negara on the development of the Lampung floating LNG storage and regasification facility in Indonesia.*

Power & Renewables

• The financiers on all aspects of the limited project financing of the development of a 100 MW AC solar power project in Bangladesh.
• JBIC, NEXI, and commercial lenders on the financing of the 1600 MW Syrdarya 2 CCGT IPP in Uzbekistan being developed by EDF, Nebras and Sojitz.*
• Vena Energy in relation to the development of 5 wind farm power projects in the Philippines.*
• Asian Development Bank on the financing of an 80 MW solar power project in India.*
• CDC Group Plc, Habib Bank Limited and Faysal Bank Limited on the financing of the 50 MW Indus Wind project, the 50 MW Liberty 1 Wind project and the 50 MW Liberty 2 Wind project in Pakistan.*
• The Lenders on the financing of the 1320 MW Chittagong IPP project in Bangladesh.*
• The Sponsors in relation to the development of an LNG to power project in Sri Lanka.*
• The Sponsors on the structuring and development of the Thi Vai LNG regasification terminal and Nhon Trach 3 & 4 gas-fired IPP projects in Vietnam.*
• Macquarie Capital on the acquisition of what is now "Blue Leaf Energy" (then Conergy Asia & ME), a renewable energy company with a number of solar power projects in the Asia Pacific region.*
• The Lenders on the financing of the Kalbar 1 IPP project in Indonesia.*

Infrastructure & PPP Projects

• The Governments of Malaysia and Singapore on the structuring and procurement of the Kuala Lumpur to Singapore High Speed Rail Project.*
• The Lenders on the original financing and subsequent refinancing of the Singapore Sports Hub PPP project.*
• The Lenders to Tuaspring Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Hyflux Ltd, on the financing of the Tuas Desalination Project in Singapore.*
• Asian Development Bank (whilst on secondment in Manila) on a number of PPP and other infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia.*

*Prior to joining Baker Botts

"Giles Ashman stands out for his expertise assisting on transactions within the oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals and infrastructure sectors." The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2025

"Giles is professional, accommodating (in meeting requests for advice on short notice) and well-versed in advising on project documents. It is great to be able to learn from him how we can address (legal) issues with tact and yet be able to safeguard our company's interests." The Legal 500, 2022

Recognised as a "Leading Associate" in the category of Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2025

Recognised as a "Rising Star" in the category of Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2024

Recognised as a "Key Lawyer" in the category of Leading Firms in Brunei by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2023

Recognised as a "Rising Star" in the category of Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Recognised as a "Next Generation Lawyer" in the category of Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2019

Recognised as a "Next Generation Lawyer" in the category of Projects by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2017, 2018

Recognised as a "Recommended Lawyer" in the category of Projects & Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2016

Recognised as a "Key Individual" in the category of Projects & Infrastructure by Chambers Asia, 2014

Recognised as a "Key Individual" in the category of Projects & Energy by Chambers Asia, 2013

Ranked by International Financial Law Review 1000, 2011

Giles is commended for his "quality of advice, industry expertise and the speed in which he provides requested deliverables." The Legal 500, 2019

Bachelor of Laws, University of Aberdeen
Hons

Legal Practice Course, The College of Law, York

Registered Foreign Lawyer, Singapore, 2007

Qualified Solicitor Advocate, England & Wales, 2002