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Projects & Infrastructure: International - Singapore

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker Botts fields a strong bench of prominent energy lawyers, combining the firm's global sectoral strength with a strong Singapore-based team. The practice is particularly adept at handling LNG matters, as well as advising on energy transition issues. The team has strong multi-jurisdictional expertise and is especially knowledgeable in the Indonesian market.

Foreign Desk

Baker Botts has particularly strong expertise in work involving Indonesia, often advising leading local clients. The team is especially well versed in the LNG space in Indonesia. Daniel Reinbott is a key contact.

Work Highlights

  • Baker Botts advised the Papua New Guinea Government on the negotiation and execution of a USD2.2 billion critical gas agreement with Twinza Oil for the first offshore hydrocarbons project in Papua New Guinea.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Reinbott
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Daniel Reinbott
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Band 1
Daniel Reinbott has a wealth of experience in energy transactions, ranging from acquisitions to gas sale agreements. He is well recognised by market commentators and clients as an expert in the LNG space.

Dan is highly competent and consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the work. His skills and expertise are evident in everything he does, as he is always approaching tasks with precision.

Dan provides concise and well-considered advice, considering multiple factors in his recommendations and delivering great results from a legal, commercial, operational and relationship perspective.

Andrew Roche
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Andrew Roche
2
Band 2
Andrew Roche is a highly regarded lawyer in Singapore with a specialism in energy and infrastructure project development. He has notable expertise in data centre infrastructure and renewable power mandates.
Michael Harrison
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Michael Harrison
2
Band 2

Michael Harrison has significant expertise in oil and gas and mining mandates. He has additional experience on LNG matters, including those relating to Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Michael has incredible knowledge of the law, with an amazingly commercial mindset and an ability to build deep and meaningful relationships with a wide variety of people. He is simply one of the best.

Michael's commercial and technical expertise make him a world-class adviser, distinguishing him from others and allowing him to be pragmatic to get deals done.

Richard R Guit
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Richard R Guit
3
Band 3
Richard Guit regularly advises a varied client base of financial institutions and corporates on project finance and development mandates, including in the energy and infrastructure spaces.

Richard consistently delivers outstanding client service, characterised by his exceptional responsiveness and meticulous attention to detail.

Richard is sharp in understanding different issues and our potential options. He goes beyond the scope and suggests things we should consider.

Jessica Ham
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Jessica Ham
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Band 4

Jessica Ham is an established name in the Singapore energy legal market. She provides her clients with advice on LNG-related mandates, which are usually international in nature.

My interactions with Jessica Ham have been very insightful. She is able to connect the dots across different businesses and be commercially savvy in a way that ensures commercial value for clients.

She always gives us alternative ideas in addition to the original ideas; this kind of proactiveness is very helpful for us. Her work speed is also fantastic.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources: International

Daniel Reinbott
1
Daniel Reinbott
1
Band 1
Michael Harrison
2
Michael Harrison
2
Band 2
Jessica Ham
4
Jessica Ham
4
Band 4
Projects & Energy

Andrew Roche
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Andrew Roche
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Foreign expert for Indonesia
Daniel Reinbott
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Daniel Reinbott
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Foreign expert for Indonesia
Projects & Infrastructure: International

Andrew Roche
2
Andrew Roche
2
Band 2
Richard R Guit
3
Richard R Guit
3
Band 3