Energy & Natural Resources

What the team is known for

Impressive track record advising local and international clients, including trading houses, utilities and ECAs, regularly assisting in cross-border energy mandates across diverse jurisdictions. Offers significant strength in its Japan-based group, with a notable team in Singapore. Especially experienced in the financing and development of projects in South-East Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Excels in handling LNG and other traditional power projects, as well as advising on infrastructure mandates. Also sought after to advise on major infrastructure and energy projects in South America and the USA. Well-established reputation in the Indian market for advising key clients on the development and financing of power and infrastructure projects.

Strengths

One client reports: "The law firm provided a very thorough service throughout the time we were advised by them. We have a very good impression on the firm's performance and we see the firm's client service and commercial awareness positively."

Another interviewee states that team members "have been very helpful in successfully moving the project forward quickly in a timely manner," while another notes that they provide "excellent client service and responsiveness."

Work highlights

Acted for the lenders, Wakala investors and their respective agents in connection with the USD1.8 billion financing of the Jambaran Tiung Biru gas field unitisation project for Pertamina EP Cepu.

Notable practitioners

Aled Davies, Justen Fleming and Andrew Pendleton in Tokyo are key contacts for the practice.