Energy & Natural Resources: International | Global

Baker Botts is a well-known law firm globally for projects and infrastructure work, with a growing presence in the Singapore market. The team has expertise in a wide range of matters, including LNG, waste-to-energy and infrastructure projects. The lawyers represent major international clients, including government-linked companies in South-East Asia.

Freshfields' Singapore-based legal practice is known for its handling of big-ticket M&A for international oil and gas players, with expertise spanning upstream and midstream assets. The firm is active on matters across the region, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. The department maintains a varied portfolio of clients including national oil companies and government entities. The team is also noted for its in-depth expertise in production sharing contracts and power sector mandates, with additional know-how in mining and energy transition matters. The practice is skilled at advising on energy regulatory and compliance matters.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's well-reputed energy team in Singapore is commended for deep sector expertise in oil and gas. The firm is able to advise on a full spectrum of matters, from large-scale energy M&A to unitisation agreements and environmental issues. The department has significant experience acting for large multinationals in the power and renewables sectors on matters across South-East Asia, with a strong profile in Indonesia and Malaysia. The team has further experience advising governmental bodies on energy transition mandates.

Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore office is well-known for handling oil and gas, mining and power transactions, including in the renewables sector. The firm is experienced advising clients on both upstream and downstream energy matters. The department provides legal advice to an enviable list of high-profile multinationals, state-owned energy companies and sovereign wealth funds. The team's clients benefit from access to the firm's extensive network across the Asia-Pacific region as well as experience servicing international clients on inbound deals. The practice offers substantial expertise in matters related to a wide range of South-East Asian jurisdictions.

King & Spalding's highly esteemed energy practice in Singapore houses formidable oil and gas expertise and impressive credentials for power mandates. The firm is sought out for advice on large-scale international energy and power M&A and frequently handles a range of complex high-value transactions, including LNG procurement and price reviews, as well as power offtake arrangements and cross-border investment. The team has particular expertise working on deals across South-East Asia, including in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, and is experienced working with both public and private entities.

Ashurst's Singapore-based legal team is highly rated for its South-East Asia experience, particularly in Indonesia. The firm is active advising lenders on the development and financing of oil and gas, power, petrochemical, mining and infrastructure projects. The team demonstrates key expertise in renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and waste-to-energy. Ashurst maintains a varied client roster.

Mayer Brown's team in Singapore especially excels in power projects in Myanmar and Vietnam, as well as elsewhere throughout South and South-East Asia. The firm is noted for its experience in wind power, as well as solar power plant projects. The practice is often active advising on oil and gas-related matters, including LNG. Mayer Brown represents both lenders and sponsors in project financing and development, with especially strong experience acting for multinationals.

Pinsent Masons' team in Singapore has a solid track record on the development and financing of highway, rail and port infrastructure projects, as well as offshore energy and renewable power plants. The firm regularly acts for public and private sector clients on cross-border investment and PPPs across the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. Bolstered by the firm's strong reputation for construction, the team often works in tandem with colleagues in the Shanghai and Beijing offices, as well as Dubai and Melbourne.

A&O Shearman has an established legal practice in Singapore handling both project development and financing. The Singapore-based team is bolstered by the firm's impressive international network and is able to provide strong service by drawing on resources from across the firm's network of offices in the region, offering particularly notable strength in Indonesia. A&O frequently advises heavyweight financial institutions and regional project sponsors on headline oil and gas, power, mining and infrastructure mandates, as well as LNG.

Jones Day's team of lawyers in Singapore is experienced in handling upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas mandates for international clients. The firm also advises clients on solar asset transactions, as well as waste-to-energy mandates. The team assists with transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the Middle East.

Norton Rose Fulbright's well-resourced project finance practice in Singapore has an impressive global network and deep expertise across the power, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors. The firm is well regarded for advice on project development, particularly in relation to power projects. It is experienced in renewable energy mandates, including solar, hydropower and geothermal projects. The office maintains a broad portfolio of clients including ECAs and international banks.

Squire Patton Boggs is well-placed to advise clients across the energy industry including renewables, oil and gas and LNG. The firm represents clients throughout the entire project lifecycle and houses experts in corporate, finance and disputes to service clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

White & Case's Singapore team provides oil and gas majors and key regional lenders with sound advice on the development of power projects and petrochemical facilities. The firm is well regarded for advice relating to renewable project development, as well as transport infrastructure projects. White & Case in Singapore taps into industry expertise housed across its impressive global network. The firm's clientele includes leading export credit agencies and commercial banks, as well as project sponsors.