LAWYER PROFILE

Merrick White

Asia-Pacific 2026

Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources: International

Singapore

13 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Singapore

10 years ranked

Projects & Energy (International Firms)

Indonesia

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Partner Merrick White focuses his practice on global oil, gas, LNG, refining and petrochemical project development. Merrick advises clients on all aspects of energy-related development projects and transactions, from the granting of upstream concession agreements to the acquisition and disposal of energy assets; the development of refineries, petrochemical projects, LNG, gas and oil production and transportation infrastructure; and the sale of oil, gas, LNG and petrochemical products.

Merrick works with clients on the legal, commercial, business development and engineering aspects of the Resources and LNG industries, particularly in Asia and Africa.

In addition to his legal qualifications, Merrick is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. He has spent over 25 years in Asia (including seven years in Jakarta, Indonesia) successfully developing major infrastructure projects, and 13 years in engineering and commercial roles with British Gas Exploration & Production, Gulf Indonesia and ConocoPhillips.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers

Member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Merrick White of Watson Farley & Williams has an excellent track record in the oil and gas space and advises clients on sale and purchase agreements, production sharing contracts and carbon sequestration mandates.

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Energy & Natural Resources: International - Singapore

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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Projects & Energy (International Firms) - Indonesia

Indonesia, expertise based abroad in Singapore

Individual Editorial

Merrick White in Singapore is highly respected for his experience in relation to acquisitions and production sharing contracts in Indonesia's oil and gas industry. He also advises on project development in this space.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Merrick's legal and commercial experience is outstanding. He is collaborative and solution-focused. There is always a very high level of trust when working with him and I enjoy having him on the team.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Asia & Pacific
Merrick combines knowledge of the law with sound commercial and industry practices and is able to provide fit-for-purpose solutions.
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & GasChambers Asia & Pacific