Energy & Natural Resources
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is a global law firm that offers wide-reaching coverage across the region, boasting energy specialists based in a number of key jurisdictions including Singapore, Australia, Japan and Vietnam, with a leading practice in Thailand. It regularly handles a broad range of matters, covering M&A transactions, capital markets mandates, supply agreements, joint venture work and investments into energy projects. It has notable experience in the LNG, power and renewable sectors, with a growing presence in the mining space. The firm acts for a range of clients from major corporates in the energy sector, financial institutions and investment funds.
James Huang in Singapore, Chris Saxon in Sydney and Ean Mac Pherson in Tokyo are the main points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Acciona Energía Global on its USD150 million acquisition of a close to 50% stake in The Blue Circle.
- Baker McKenzie advised Metis Energy on its AUD12 million acquisition of a solar farm development project in Queensland.
- Allen & Overy advised a number of lenders, including the Export-Import Bank of Korea, on the financing of the Refinery Development Master Plan Balikpapan Refinery Upgrade Project, Phase I, in Indonesia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They've got good coverage in the key markets where we've been working with them and very strong experience with local issues and regulations."
"Baker McKenzie consistently provides exceptional customer service and meets the short deadlines we often request."
"They've got good coverage in the key markets where we've been working with them and very strong experience with local issues and regulations."
"Baker McKenzie consistently provides exceptional customer service and meets the short deadlines we often request."