Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

King & Wood Mallesons remains one of the leading groups in the energy and natural resources sphere. The law firm houses a well-established team with significant cross-border capability due to its international network. The team advises heavyweight clients from a range of sectors, such as nuclear power, oil and gas, electricity and clean energy, on M&A, capital markets and financing transactions. It is increasingly popular among SOEs and private corporations for outbound projects, especially with regard to the renewable energy sector, and particularly active in mandates involving Europe, North America and the Middle East. China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Chemchina Petrochemical and China Gas Hongda Energy Trading are examples of its clients.

Sunshine Law Firm is a dedicated energy and environment boutique which offers a comprehensive suite of services to an array of big-name investors and project developers. It demonstrates a strong track record in handling high-value domestic and cross-border transactions, including those involving Europe, Central Asia and Middle East. The team is notably prominent in renewable energy projects and extends its reach to the coal, natural gas and mining spaces. The law firm fields experience across the entire project life cycle, from tendering processes to operational matters and disputes. In addition to advising clients on corporate, M&A and bond issuance matters, the team also offers expertise in regulatory and reform issues. Its key clients include Guangzhou Municipal Urban Management and Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau, Shanghai Electric (Malta) Holdings and China Nuclear Huineng (Zhejiang) New Energy.

Zhong Lun Law Firm is a full-service firm with a solid offering in the energy and natural resources sector, particularly in relation to domestic and cross-border new energy and mining projects and related transactions. The team acts on mandates involving Africa, Australia and South America. It remains a popular choice among domestic corporations and investors for M&A, investment and project development matters, and is active in disputes work relating to EPC contracts and projects, working closely with its leading litigation practice. Its key clients include Beijing United Rongbang New Energy Technology, Sequoia Capital China and Sichuan Road and Bridge Group.

Dacheng Law Offices is highlighted for its significant national footprint and experience in cross-border transactions. The team advises on M&A, outbound investment and restructuring matters, often acting on behalf of big-name domestic and multinational energy and natural resources clients as well as investment and private equity firms. It is equally equipped to advise on domestic investments in the energy sector and also active in the renewable energy space. The law firm is capable of handling disputes arising from energy and natural resources transactions. Its key clients include AcBel Polytech, GCL Smart Energy (Suzhou) and Nouryon Chemicals (Ningbo).

Grandall Law Firm is adept at handling energy projects and strategic cooperation issues. The team regularly advises SOEs on M&A, investment and project financing matters. Its sector specialisms include electricity, oil and natural gas. It also handles renewable energy industry-related mandates, being particularly active in the solar energy market. The practice is especially noted for its capital markets work for clients in the energy and natural resources sector. Its key clients include China Datang Power Group, China Huadian Corporation and GCL Energy Technology.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm continues to be a popular choice among SOEs and private corporations, frequently acting on an array of M&A and financing transactions, as well as bond issuances and IPOs. The team is known for its strong cross-border capabilities, and is frequently engaged in projects involving countries in South Asia, Europe and North America. It is particularly skilled in handling outbound investments and acquisitions in the renewable energy and mining spheres. Its counts China Resources Power, Wuling Power and Hersteel Group as notable clients.

The DaHui team has deep understanding of the renewable energy sector with considerable experience in relation to the solar industry, advising on both transactional and regulatory issues. The team also offers additional specialisation in oil and gas as well as mining projects. It regularly advises SOEs, foreign corporations and private equity funds on cross-border projects. The practice is active in litigation and arbitration cases arising from various projects and energy-sector transactions. Key clients of the firm include Shell, Tesla and Volvo.

Jingtian & Gongcheng demonstrates impressive expertise in the energy and natural resources sphere. It houses a team with experience advising on natural resources-related M&A, investment and capital markets matters. The team assists with mandates involving Africa, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. It counts a number of energy corporations and financial services entities as its clients, and the practice's key clients include China Three Gorges International, China Machinery Engineering Corporation and Guangzhou Development Group.

Shaanxi Jiaxuan Law Firm fields a solid group offering advice on energy and natural resources matters. The team frequently assists with project finance, transactional and regulatory mandates. It also handles energy-related disputes. The firm is sought after by regional energy entities and SOEs, and its key clients include Shaanxi Qingshuichuan Energy, Yulin Cultural Tourism Industry Investment and Shaanxi Smart Coal Logistics.

Guantao Law Firm advises local and international energy and oil and gas clients on domestic as well as cross-border transactions. The team is highly experienced in assisting with joint venture formation, acquisitions, financing and capital markets matters. It specialises in deals relating to the new energy sector. The law firm is also adept at handling overseas and domestic EPC energy projects. Its key clients include EAST China Electric Power Design Institute, Shaanxi Nonferrous Yulin New Materials Group and Rizhao Transportation Energy Development Group.

Shanxi Zhonglv Law Firm is an established practice with particular expertise in the mining sector. The team frequently advises on mining-related M&A, investments and disputes. Its clientele includes mining and energy groups and financial services companies, such as Shanxi Provincial Finance Department, Sinopec Sales and Huadian Shanxi Energy.

Qinghai-based Shuren Law Firm fields a team of specialists that possess notable expertise in energy and natural resources work. The firm stands out with its expertise advising on mining-related matters. It is routinely called upon by SOEs, listed companies and private entites to assist on a range of mandates, including M&A, investments, as well as restructuring and dispute resolution cases. Key clients of the firm include Qinghai Energy Development Group, Qinghai SDIC Mining Investment and Tibet Huayu Mining.