Energy & Natural Resources: International | Asia-Pacific

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. ExxonMobil, PTT Exploration and Production and MAXpower are key clients of the firm.

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. Key clients include Commonwealth LNG, DIALOG and Perenco Rang Dong.

Baker Botts fields a strong bench of prominent energy lawyers, combining the firm's global sectoral strength with a strong Singapore-based team. The practice is particularly adept at handling LNG matters, as well as advising on energy transition issues. The team has strong multi-jurisdictional expertise and is especially knowledgeable in the Indonesian market.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's 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. Notable clientele of the firm include Repsol, ConocoPhillips and Udenna.

A&O Shearman's Singapore team advises on oil and gas and power-related legal issues. The firm is particularly active on LNG, assisting its high-profile Asian client base with investments around the world. The team is experienced in acquisitions and disposals in the energy and natural resources space, as well as joint venture arrangements related to the energy transition, in addition to advising on energy transition and green energy more broadly. Rounding out a full-spectrum practice, the firm also handles transactions relating to mining and renewable power. Clientele of the firm includes Mandiri Securities, Standard Chartered Bank and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Norton Rose Fulbright's legal team in Singapore is well regarded for its energy and natural resources expertise. LNG is a key area of focus, including sale and purchase agreements, terminal use arrangements and marketing issues. The team possesses further expertise in the renewable energy sector. Norton Rose Fulbright acts for clients that include Rabobank and Asian Development Bank.

Baker McKenzie's well-connected legal practice in Singapore leverages the strength of its regional offices across South-East Asia. The team is recognised for advising on varied cross-border transactions relating to renewable power. Particular areas of strength include renewable energy investment, non-renewable power plants and LNG procurement.

Clifford Chance's Singapore-based team draws on cross-practice expertise to support energy sector clients on M&A and financing transactions. The firm is able to assist industry clients with fundraising for further expansion. The department's impressive client base includes international oil majors and state-owned energy companies. Clifford Chance has noteworthy industry knowledge in oil and gas, power and renewable energy, with a wealth of experience in a wide range of LNG matters.

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.

Mayer Brown fields a team well versed in LNG matters. The Singapore-based practice is active advising on LNG sale and purchase agreements and all manner of contractual arrangements relating to the operation of LNG facilities. It also handles project development and transactional mandates in the space. Its work spans the region, with particular strength pertaining to Vietnam, in addition to regular matters for Korean and Japanese clients. Key clients include China Light and Power, Itochu and SK Gas.