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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons has respected legal teams based in Australia and Mainland China. The firm offers considerable experience advising on cross-border oil and gas, mining and power sector mandates, spanning M&A, licensing and projects. It acts for Chinese and Australian energy companies as well as financial institutions. The firm is active on energy work across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, with experience acting on mandates involving countries in Europe, South America and the Middle East.
Strengths
The firm is my go-to for high-value and high-risk legal advice on cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development on their divestment of the Blackwater and Daunia Mines in Queensland.
Notable practitioners
Vishal Ahuja in Sydney, Xiao Yong in Hong Kong and Xiong Jin in Beijing are the key client contacts.