Global Guide 2026 : China
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Working on some of the most ambitious projects worldwide means we have been able to anticipate issues, create innovative solutions and identify opportunities for our clients whether they are sponsors, lenders or governments.
Our award-winning team works on all aspects of large-scale energy projects in the conventional power, nuclear and renewables space all over the world.
Our work with our clients includes the development, project procurement, M&A, joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements, fuel supply contracts, commodity and energy trading, government owned contractor arrangements, and complex law clauses and multi-tier and multi-party arbitration, jurisdiction agreements and disputes.
We specialise in finance, with extensive experience of solving the challenges that all complex projects face, including developing first-of-a-kind financing and security structures where needed.
Be they substantial investors, property funds, lenders, borrowers, and developers, our strategic and creative thinking are the hallmarks of our practice and with our constructive approach to the law, clients view us as trusted business advisers.
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Simmons & Simmons fields a unified energy, natural resources, infrastructure and construction team to offer clients seamless full-scope assistance with energy and natural resources projects and transactions. The team represents a global clientele, in addition to Chinese SOEs, on a range of energy and mining project-related matters.
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Simmons & Simmons advised ENN Energy on the negotiation of long-term LNG supply/offtake agreements and spot purchase agreements to supply its global trading business as well as its LNG import, storage and regasification terminal south of Shanghai and related downstream LNG sales agreements.
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They are able to understand and recommend appropriate deal structures and also facilitate negotiations on complex issues.
The department performed in a very collaborative manner, which made it feel like an emotionally invested part of the project team rather than some faceless external entity clocking up billable hours.
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David Blumental boasts two decades of experience handling complex energy transactions for both Chinese and multinational corporate clients. He is especially active on LNG development projects, but also deep-sea mining and renewable energy project development mandates.
David Blumenthal is a legal wizard with regards to Asian energy market matters.
David has demonstrated strong leadership and client service throughout, providing responsive, practical and solution-oriented advice. David combines technical expertise with sound commercial judgment.
Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)
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David M Blumental
View profile of David M BlumentalGreater China Region 2026
Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)
Location: China
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