Trinity International, a specialist law firm focused on energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets, has launched a Singapore office as part of its Asian expansion strategy.

The Singapore office will be led by Fiona Gulliford (L) as head of the Asia-Pacific practice, with Maxime Damphousse serving as managing director.

Gulliford has built her career structuring complex project finance transactions, initially at Milbank, before moving to Gide Loyrette Nouel where she led the London project finance team. Since joining Trinity in 2016, she has focused on power and water projects, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy developments.

Her recent work includes leading negotiations for solar project financings in Uzbekistan on behalf of international development banks and steering renewable energy initiatives across the MENA region. Additionally, she has also played a key role in structuring both conventional and Islamic financing facilities for infrastructure projects throughout Eastern Europe and Asia.

Damphousse has experience in project development and financing across the Asia-Pacific region. His work spans multiple sectors, including conventional and renewable power plants, transportation infrastructure, and oil and gas facilities, where he has represented project developers and host governments alike.

In his previous consulting role with Trinity, he has focused on complex cross-border transactions, particularly in emerging markets. His recent work includes advising on industrial project developments across Southeast Asia and structuring financing arrangements for renewable energy projects in the Pacific region. Earlier in his career, he worked at Jones Day, Baker McKenzie, and DLA Piper. 

The Singapore office marks Trinity's fourth global location after London, Paris, and Washington DC. The firm, which employs 55 lawyers globally, aims to maintain its boutique model while expanding its reach in the Asian market.

"We are seeking to replicate our successful law firm model across the wider Asian market and to better serve our existing and rapidly growing client base in the region," Gulliford said in a statement.

Added Damphousse: “Trinity’s focus on emerging markets is unique amongst international law firms and, undoubtedly, relevant in the context of Asia’s wider growth and development, particularly in the renewables, infrastructure and resource spaces.”

The office has also welcomed George Williams, a former principal counsel at mining major Anglo American and senior associate at Hogan Lovells, as a counsel.