Department profile
King & Wood

Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


King & Wood

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) - China

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

King & Wood is a prominent Red Circle law firm in Mainland China and Hong Kong with a comprehensive coverage of both upstream and downstream energy project financing and development mandates. The team is competent in the handling of renewable energy development projects and counts major Chinese SOEs among its key clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • King & Wood advised a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of China Gas Holdings on the drafting and negotiation of its long-term swap arrangements of LNG cargoes with Vitol.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Their performance has consistently exceeded expectations. What truly sets them apart is their deep understanding of Chinese enterprises and ability to navigate different jurisdictions with precision.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • They work efficiently and when faced with difficult situations they not only provide analysis from a legal perspective, but also offer advice from a practical and business perspective.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Nicholas Molan
    Band 3Nicholas Molan

    Nicholas Molan

    Nicholas Molan is head of the firm's energy and resources practice in Hong Kong and is a trusted adviser to a number of notable Chinese oil and gas groups on global matters. He regularly handles sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements and restructurings.

    • Nicholas Molan has consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency in handling intricate multinational deals, combining technical legal mastery with a strategic, commercially astute approach.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Ranked Individuals at King & Wood (1)

China

  • Profile image of Nicholas Molan

    Nicholas Molan

    Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)

    View profile

King & Wood has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership