Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms)

Jingtian & Gongcheng demonstrates impressive expertise in the energy and natural resources sphere. It houses a team with experience advising on natural resources-related M&A, investment and capital markets matters. The team assists with mandates involving Africa, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. It counts a number of energy corporations and financial services entities as its clients, and the practice's key clients include China Three Gorges International, China Machinery Engineering Corporation and Guangzhou Development Group.

"The team has strong business awareness, and is able to grasp business needs deeply. It is able to stand from the client's perspective to assess legal issues with a commercial mindset."

"We are impressed by the Jingtian & Gongcheng team's fast responses, solid experience in the energy sector, and offering of practical legal advice and solutions that take into consideration commercial and technical aspects of the project."

Jingtian & Gongcheng advised Huayou Cobalt on its acquisition of 100% interest in Arcadia Lithium Project located in Zimbabwe from an Australian listed company Prospect Resources and the local minority shareholders.

Shen Song has a growing reputation in the market. He has considerable experience in outbound energy projects and transactions. He is active on mandates involving Southeast and Central Asia, and is highly familiar with wind and solar power matters. "Song takes a very hands-on approach in providing legal services and leads a team that always gives practical legal advice."