What do a U.S. lawyer and a Singaporean banker have in common? In the realm of infrastructure finance, Mitchell A. Silk and Seth Tan have extensive experience, having navigated international development projects, from bilateral agreements to multibillion-dollar financings, from both legal and financial perspectives. They share insights from decades of work on infrastructure projects across continents and at high levels of government and corporate organizations. Since the 1980s, infrastructure finance has surged, becoming crucial as the world faces a significant funding gap requiring private capital mobilization. Silk and Tan have been key players in the industry's evolution. Praise for this work highlights its real-world experiences in global infrastructure finance, emphasizing the vital role of private investment in meeting energy needs. The authors bring a wealth of knowledge: Silk, a former Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Treasury, has a background in energy and infrastructure law, while Tan has led initiatives in regional infrastructure facilitation for the Singapore government and has worked across various countries. Their combined expertise offers a compelling narrative on the rise and challenges of infrastructure projects in Asia and America since the 1980s.
