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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst is the preferred legal counsel for a range of major oil and gas and mining clients across the Asia-Pacific region, especially in relation to LNG matters. It is frequently appointed on complex energy sector acquisitions, sale and purchase agreements, joint venture arrangements and production sharing contracts. The firm has an impressive offering across the Asia-Pacific region, with teams in Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia. It is well experienced in energy mandates relating to a number of jurisdictions, such as India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines. The firm also offers advice on renewables and clean energy matters.

Notable practitioners

Paul Newman in Brisbane, David Wadham in Tokyo and Alfred Ng in Singapore are main points of contact.

Work Highlights

  • Ashurst advised Aykasha Energy on offtake arrangements, including a 12-year virtual tolling agreement and a firming long-term energy service agreement, for the Orana Battery Energy Storage System in New South Wales.

Strengths

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