Matthias Schemuth
Baker McKenzie has strengthened its finance and projects bench in the Asia-Pacific with the addition of project finance specialist Matthias Schemuth as a (partner-equivalent) principal and Asia-Pacific co-head of projects for its Singapore office.
Emmanuel Hadjidakis, the Asia-Pacific chair of Baker McKenzie’s banking and finance practice in Singapore, told Asia Business Law Journal that the firm was seeing significant interest from its clients and market participants in connection with infrastructure and energy projects across the region.
“[Schemuth’s] hire will help us further cement our position as a trusted adviser that is able to assist our clients with their project financing, project development and energy transition needs across the APAC region and beyond, working closely with our local offices,” said Hadjidakis.
Schemuth has joined Baker from DLA Piper where he was a partner, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors across the Asia-Pacific. He also practised as a partner at Ashurst, and White & Case, advising stakeholders including sponsors and multilateral lending agencies on the structuring and financing of large-scale projects.
With a strong focus on emerging markets, Schemuth’s practice spans international banking, structured commodity and trade finance.
