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.

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.

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.

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.

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 and natural gas. It also handles renewable energy industry-related mandates. The practice is especially noted for its capital markets work for clients in the energy and natural resources sector.

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, South-East Asia and Central Asia. It counts a number of energy corporations and financial services entities as its clients.

Fangda Partners houses a prominent team that handles a wide range of energy matters. It demonstrates expertise in the development, financing and construction of energy projects and specialises in advising on procurement and purchase agreements of oil, gas and electricity. Its cross-border capabilities ably assist major Chinese energy groups with international corporate mandates, including acquisitions, investments and joint ventures. Its global footprint spans the EU, North and South America, South-East Asia and the Middle East.

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.

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.

Dahui Lawyers has a 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.

Global Law Office houses a team of energy experts based across its nationwide offices. It is skilful at advising banks and financial institutions as lenders on financings to energy projects. Leveraging Global's notable transactional expertise, it also advises energy groups on a broad array of corporate matters and is equally adept at handling public and private issuances. The team is sought after to assist with project development, including renewable energy projects. It is also well equipped to advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues.

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.

Merits & Tree Law Offices is growing its presence in the energy sector. The team demonstrates robust experience advising on both domestic and cross-border project development matters and is able to assist with energy-related corporate transactions. The team is involved in dispute resolution concerning joint-development liabilities and distressed situations. Its notable clients come from a range of areas, including renewable energy, mining and oil and gas.

Tian Yuan Law Firm is actively establishing a presence in the transactional practice in the energy area with particular expertise in the new energy sector. It is the counsel of choice for buyers and investors in cross-border acquisitions and investments. Its knowledge spans different jurisdictions including South-East Asia, the EU and Latin America.