Pinsent Masons advises International Finance Corporation on milestone Bhutan investment
29 Sep 2025 | 11:36 pm |
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised International Finance Corporation (IFC), the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets, on its first ever investment in Bhutan’s energy and infrastructure sectors.
IFC is providing US$20 million in long-term finance to Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, which is responsible for electricity transmission, distribution and supply across the country.
The investment is designed to help modernise Bhutan’s power distribution system, strengthen the national grid, and deliver more reliable electricity to households and businesses. In addition to the financing, the investment includes a partnership between IFC and the Bhutan Power Corporation Limited to strengthen the company’s environmental, social and governance standards.
The financing is supported by the International Development Association’s Private Sector Window, which was launched in 2017 to spur private sector investment in economically developing countries.
The Pinsent Masons team on the matter was led by Singapore project finance partner James Harris and included senior associate Olivia Wang, and associates Logan Pua and Yuhan Liu.
Commenting on the matter, James said: ‘We are pleased to have advised the IFC on a significant investment in Asia designed to empower a country to build the infrastructure needed to power economic growth and be involved in the transition to renewable energy.’
Key Contacts
Latest press releases
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons MPillay advises Asian Development Bank on funding of submarine cable connecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia
Pinsent Masons MPillay has advised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the financing for the design, construction and installation of a 411-kilometre submarine cable connecting the Pacific nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Pinsent Masons forges strategic partnership with Legora
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced its global firmwide strategic partnership with leading legal AI platform Legora following an extensive pilot programme across its corporate, commercial and property groups.
Pinsent Masons advises Q ENERGY on second-life wind farm project in France
Pinsent Masons has advised Q ENERGY on the design and drafting of a refurbishment contract for an innovative wind project in France, relying exclusively on second-hand wind turbines. The project, scheduled for commissioning in 2028, represents a significant step forward in the integration of circular‑economy principles within the renewable energy sector.
People who viewed this press release also viewed
Show me all press releasesPinsent Masons MPillay advises Asian Development Bank on funding of submarine cable connecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia
Pinsent Masons MPillay has advised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the financing for the design, construction and installation of a 411-kilometre submarine cable connecting the Pacific nations of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Pinsent Masons advises Q ENERGY on second-life wind farm project in France
Pinsent Masons has advised Q ENERGY on the design and drafting of a refurbishment contract for an innovative wind project in France, relying exclusively on second-hand wind turbines. The project, scheduled for commissioning in 2028, represents a significant step forward in the integration of circular‑economy principles within the renewable energy sector.
Pinsent Masons advises on Victorian government-owned wind farm project
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised global wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on its role in the Delburn Wind Farm in the Australian state of Victoria.
For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on
Location contacts
Europe: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Middle East: [email protected]
Australia: [email protected]