John Maxwell
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
With over 30 years of project finance expertise, including 20 years in Asia, John has a distinguished track record in the development and financing of offshore wind farms across APAC and Europe. A deep understanding of relevant risk factors and lender requirements, including export credit agencies, underscores John's ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. Known for strong communication skills, John effectively convey intricate details to stakeholders.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Partner, Asia Energy & Infrastructure
Linklaters
London, Hong Kong Tokyo, Singapore
2004.09 - 2026.04
- First offshore wind projects when UK- based (Lincs, Gunfleet Sands) 2011-2012
- 11 years in Tokyo advising on outbound ECA-backed energy and infrastructure financings, including Westernmost Rough (UK), Noy-Tre x 2 (France), Changfang Xidao (Taiwan) and Hai Long (Taiwan) offshore wind projects.
- Advised on secondary market M&A processes in offshore wind sector in Taiwan.
- Supported bidders on their Phase 1 offshore wind bids in Japan and Philippines.
- Advised on many low-carbon transactions across full range of other technologies, and conventional energy/ infrastructure transactions.
Asia Head of Energy & Infrastructure
Linklaters
Tokyo, Japan
2012.08 - 2020.07
Regional Group leader and member of the Asia Executive Committee. Supported delivery of agreed strategy and day to day leadership of a team of c 80 professionals over 8 offices.
Tokyo Managing Partner
Linklaters
Tokyo
2012.08 - 2020.07
Head of the Tokyo office for 8 years; set strategy and day to day leadership of a team of c 100 people based in Tokyo.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
College of Law
Guildford, UK 1992.09 - 1993.06
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Durham University
Durham, UK 1989.10 - 1992.06
Skills
30 years project finance experience, 20 of which in Asia
15 years experience acting on development of financing of offshore wind farms in APAC and Europe
Understanding of relevant risk factors
Close understanding of the requirements of typical lenders / export credit agencies for these projects
Strong, clear communicator
Accomplishments
Recognized in the external legal directories as a Chambers 'Band 1' lawyer for many years in Tokyo and Singapore.
Timeline
Asia Head of Energy & Infrastructure
Linklaters
2012.08 - 2020.07
Tokyo Managing Partner
Linklaters
2012.08 - 2020.07
Partner, Asia Energy & Infrastructure
Linklaters
2004.09 - 2026.04
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
College of Law
1992.09 - 1993.06
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
Durham University
1989.10 - 1992.06