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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region

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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, Hilary Lau in Hong Kong and Monica Sun in Beijing are the main points of contact.

Work Highlights

  • The firm advised QIC private capital on its agreement with Vector to buy 50% of Vector's New Zealand and Australia smart metering business.

  • The firm advised INPEX on its 50% investment into an Australian renewable energy business held and operated by Enel Green Power Australia and Enel Green Power Master Trust.

  • The firm acted for GIC on its USD115 million investment into Intercontinental Energy alongside hydrogen specialist investor Hy24.

Strengths

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