Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons 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.
Strengths
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.
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.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons 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.
Notable practitioners
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.