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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) - China

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer houses an accomplished team with exceptional credentials in the oil and gas, power and mining sectors. It is well placed to advise on cross-border M&A, off-take agreements, and sale and purchase agreements. The multilingual team, with key lawyers in Hong Kong and Beijing, is frequently engaged by state-owned entities and major corporates investing abroad, and also acts for foreign clients on inbound investments. It benefits from broad geographical expertise across the Asia-Pacific region. The team has an expanding presence handling international greenfield project financing and developments.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills advised China National Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Company on the bidding strategy and drafting of the production sharing contract and joint operating agreement for its interests in Blocks 14 and 15 in Suriname.

Strengths

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  • The quality of the staff is quite high as they have the specialisms, but they are also one of the few firms that provides full service.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • The team responds positively and gives timely feedback, regardless of whether it is a holiday or weekday.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hilary Lau
    Band 1Hilary Lau

    Hilary Lau

    Hilary Lau is a market-leading oil and gas specialist who heads the Asia practice. He boasts an enviable clientele consisting of state-owned enterprises and private multinational companies. He chiefly advises corporate clients on outbound upstream project financing and investment, but is also adept at handling downstream energy deals.
    • He's a big-picture partner who knows where the market is and is able to advise us on what the other side is thinking. He has that commercial awareness.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Hilary has always been very commercial and very helpful. He is a highly sophisticated and commercially astute lawyer.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Calvin Ho
    Band 3Calvin Ho

    Calvin Ho

    Calvin Ho is co-head of the firm's energy and natural resources team from his base in Beijing. He is experienced in advising both Chinese and foreign clients on joint venture agreements, negotiating project agreements and various sale and purchase transactions.

    • Calvin is highly technical and experienced.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Calvin is experienced and he manages to present our position well.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Yida Xu
    Band 3Yida Xu

    Yida Xu

    Xu Yida is of counsel at the firm with a burgeoning reputation for his expertise in the energy industry. He is active on mandates involving the oil and gas industry, LNG and renewable energy.

    • He maintains a very close relationship with his clients and is able to provide tailored and quality legal advice.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal
    • Yida actively understands customer needs and quickly coordinates and provides timely feedback.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP (3)

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    Hilary Lau

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    Calvin Ho

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    Yida Xu

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)

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