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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Energy & Natural Resources: International

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Energy & Natural Resources: International - Singapore

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ashurst's Singapore-based energy team advises major oil and gas clients on transactions across the region, demonstrating particular expertise in M&A. The team regularly advises on production sharing contracts and sale and purchase arrangements. The firm has deep experience in the LNG sector and power industry credentials across a range of South-East Asian jurisdictions, including Indonesia and Malaysia, as well as further afield.

Foreign Desk

Ashurst Singapore's Brunei-focused desk maintains an active practice on project finance and development mandates.

The firm's Indonesia desk in Singapore is highly regarded for expertise in the energy and natural resources sectors. The team handles complex construction, development and transactional matters for international and domestic clients. Jean-Louis Mandelli is a key contact.

Ashurst in Singapore is active on energy and infrastructure matters in the Philippines, including M&A and financing. Dan Brown is a key contact.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst is able to pull together a wide team to solve all kinds of legal matters, looking after a wide variety of business domains and covering each specific topic from various aspects.

    Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal
  • The team provide commercial solutions which are straightforward, without compromising on legal protection. They are also experienced, highly qualified and very in tune with market developments.

    Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chin Chuan Chen
    Band 3Chin Chuan Chen

    Chin Chuan Chen

    Chen Chin Chuan retains a strong portfolio of clients in the financial and public sectors, and is frequently mandated on cross-border project financing and infrastructure matters.
    • A good lawyer who gives commercially driven solutions and provides a high level of service.

      Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal
    • He provided reliable and fast-paced services.

      Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli
    Band 4Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli

    Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli

    Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli is an emerging name in the Singapore projects market, well noted for his abilities on international renewable and oil and gas projects.

    • Jean-Louis is a very effective communicator.

      Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingKok Jin Ong
    Up and ComingKok Jin Ong

    Kok Jin Ong

    Ong Kok Jin earns recognition for his practice advising on M&A matters and joint venture transactions, with particular strength in renewables deals.
    • Kok Jin offers attention to detail and is client focused. What impresses me is that he is able to break down complex transactions to be able to solve complicated issues.

      Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal
    • Jin is an exceptional counsel who we can always count on for the most professional advice. He always understands where we are coming from and provides targeted responses that are very commercial.

      Energy & Natural Resources: International respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney (3)

Singapore

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    Chin Chuan Chen

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    Jean-Louis Neves Mandelli

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