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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is a global law firm with an impressive regional network across the Asia-Pacific region, with expertise in the financing of high-profile energy transactions. The team is experienced in the oil and gas and power sectors, with clients including blue-chip energy companies, Chinese state-owned enterprises and commercial banks. It has particular expertise advising on financing and development of nuclear power projects, and is also skilled at taking on renewable energy matters. It is also well placed to advise on cross-border mining matters. The firm is experienced in acquisitions and disposals in the energy and natural resources space, as well as joint venture arrangements. The firm has a broad presence across the region, with on-the-ground teams in China, Singapore, Australia and Japan, and is especially active on transactions in South-East Asia and the Middle East.

Notable practitioners

Li Ling in Beijing, Angus Jones in Perth, Matthias Voss and Scott Neilson in Tokyo, and Scott Lovell in Singapore are the key points of contact.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman advised EQT and Temasek on their USD1.5 billion divestment of their entire stake in O2 Power.

  • A&O Shearman advised leading lithium producer Pilbara Minerals on an AUD1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility to be used for refinancing and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

Strengths

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