Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
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+852 2974 7000Chambers Review
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 experiencedin 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.
Li Ling in Beijing, Angus Jones in Perth, Matthias Voss and Scott Neilson in Tokyo, and Kok Jin Ong in Singapore are the key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised DITO Telecommunity as borrower on the USD3.9 billion long-term financing of its Philippines telecommunications project.
- A&O Shearman represented Allied Gold on its USD1.2 billion reverse takeover, USD267 million financing and subsequent listing of Mondavi Ventures on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The ability of the team to think outside the box on novel legal solutions to commercial problems was exceptional."
"Their legal expertise is complemented by diplomatic skills and excellent contacts. Whether partner or associate, there is always someone to respond to your requests swiftly and succinctly."
"The ability of the team to think outside the box on novel legal solutions to commercial problems was exceptional."
"Their legal expertise is complemented by diplomatic skills and excellent contacts. Whether partner or associate, there is always someone to respond to your requests swiftly and succinctly."