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Energy & Natural Resources - Asia-Pacific Region

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright has wide-ranging experience advising on the legal aspects of energy transactions in the Asia-Pacific region, with an impressive roster of oil and gas and mining clients. It is also active in the renewable energy space. The team provides good coverage from the hub jurisdictions of Japan, Singapore and Australia, and is also well-versed in energy mandates relating to Brunei, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Notable practitioners

George Gibson in Tokyo, Ben Smith in Singapore and Keira Brennan in Brisbane are the key points of contact.

Work Highlights

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Tokyo Gas on all structuring, due diligence and corporate aspects relating to the divestment of their interests in the Gorgon, Ichthys, Pluto and QCLNG Australian integrated LNG Projects.

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Tokyo Gas on the sale of its minority interest in four LNG projects for USD2.1 billion to EIG.

  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Citibank and ING Bank on a USD521.5 million financing comprising K-SURE and SERV supported facilities for PetroVietnam Power Corporation.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a strong and experienced core team, with access to specialists who provide ongoing support and develop business-specific expertise.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Asia-Pacific

The firm has a high level of competence, willingness to understand the client's internal and external constraints and commitment to assisting the client, often beyond the expected scope of work.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Asia-Pacific