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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Energy & Natural Resources

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The firm's is recognised for its leadership in delivering comprehensive legal services to clients within the energy and natural resources sectors. Our team of dedicated lawyers brings deep industry knowledge and extensive experience, advising on a broad spectrum of matters including project development, financing, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. We have a proven track record of effectively guiding clients through the complexities of the energy and natural resources landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Our practice is distinguished by our capacity to manage high-profile and complex transactions, as well as our commitment to providing practical and commercially focused advice. Additionally, we place significant emphasis on transactions and projects related to the decarbonisation of the energy and resources industry in Asia, with substantial knowledge in renewables such as solar, wind, and hydro, as well as green LNG.

Clients (5)

  • Mitsui
  • PETRONAS
  • BP
  • PTTEP
  • Pertamina

Industries (4)

  • Energy
  • Oil and gas
  • Power
  • Renewables

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a robust legal practice across the Asia-Pacific region, with in-depth industry expertise across oil and gas, mining and power. It has a broad regional spread of resources, with teams in Singapore, China, Japan and Australia. The team is also experienced in mandates involving countries in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. It frequently assists blue-chip energy conglomerates with large transactions, including high-profile cross-border M&A mandates, and off-take and sale and purchase agreements. The firm is also well-placed to advise financial service institutions and investment funds on their investments. The team has a growing reputation in the renewables sector, advising on large project developments and various investments and disposals.

Notable practitioners

David Ryan in Sydney, Robert Merrick in Perth, Jay Leary in Brisbane, Anthony Patten in Singapore, Andrew Blacoe in Tokyo and Hilary Lau in Hong Kong are the main points of contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • HSF Kramer advised HMC Capital on its acquisition of Neoen's Victorian renewable energy generation and storage portfolio, and development pipeline, for AUD950 million.

Strengths

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  • The firm has quality, experienced practitioners who have decades of experience in complex negotiations and are both enthusiastic and passionate about serving their clients needs.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The firm has extensive knowledge of Australian corporate law, transaction structures, requirements and documentation. Its depth of resources from the partner level down to graduates is very strong.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

Members

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

  • Anthony Patten

    Head of Department

  • Glynn Cooper

  • Lachlan Clancy

  • Ee Lynn Tan

  • Lewis McDonald

  • Connie Ye

  • Shu Ching Tam

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