Energy & Natural Resources: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 3
Contact number
+65 6230 3800Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on the acquisition of a 25% shareholding in Borealis from Mubadala Investment Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They understand client drivers and tailor their advice to address those."
"The team are well integrated and if one associate steps out on leave another seamlessly joins to take their place. They manage local counsel very well and are able to advise on very complex issues and get to the heart of the matter very quickly."
"The firm is very strong in terms of providing quality legal advice in a very timely manner."
"They offer exceptional responsiveness, practical advice and an astute understanding of the players, political landscape and client objectives."
"They demonstrate an excellent ability to opine on complex matters and produce succinct and accurate advice."
"They understand client drivers and tailor their advice to address those."
"The team are well integrated and if one associate steps out on leave another seamlessly joins to take their place. They manage local counsel very well and are able to advise on very complex issues and get to the heart of the matter very quickly."
"The firm is very strong in terms of providing quality legal advice in a very timely manner."
"They offer exceptional responsiveness, practical advice and an astute understanding of the players, political landscape and client objectives."
"They demonstrate an excellent ability to opine on complex matters and produce succinct and accurate advice."
Notable Practitioners
Ong Kok Jin earns recognition for his practice advising on M&A matters and joint venture transactions, with particular strength in renewables deals.
"He is a delight to work with. He has strong analytical skills and is responsive and personable."
"He has been most talented and valuable in the M&A project we did. He has the capability to figure out what the client is concerned about and drive the process very well."