Giles is a special counsel based in Singapore and advises on the development and financing of energy and infrastructure projects. He has been based in Asia for over 15 years, including secondments to Korea Eximbank in Seoul and Asian Development Bank in Manila. He advises on transactions in the oil and gas, LNG, power/renewables, petrochemicals and infrastructure/PPP sectors. He represents clients including sponsors, financiers, contractors, investors, government bodies and multilaterals.
Giles has worked on projects in many jurisdictions in South and South East Asia, including Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. He has also worked on transactions in Europe, Africa, the Middle-East, Central Asia and Australia.
LNG, Oil & Gas and Process Infrastructure Development
Power & Renewables
Infrastructure & PPP Projects
*Prior to joining Baker Botts
Recognised as a "Rising Star" in the category of Energy by The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2024
"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 "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