Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
Email address
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+86 10 6535 4188Chambers Review
A&O Shearman is able to leverage its formidable international network to advise both domestic and international clients on cross-border work involving the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and the USA. It offers significant expertise across a broad range of sectors including power, petrochemicals, mining, and oil and gas, with particular emphasis on advising large Chinese companies and financial institutions on outbound transactions. The law firm regularly advises on transactional and regulatory matters as well as financing and contentious issues. It also offers notable experience advising on major joint venture formations and arrangements. Its key clients include State Grid Corporation of China, China Three Gorges Corporation and the Asian Development Bank. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in a USD500 million syndicated sustainability linked loan facility for China Gas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is highly capable of handling complex legal matters in a short period of time and is highly efficient."
"Each member of the team was able to hold their ground and collaborate seamlessly."
"The team is highly capable of handling complex legal matters in a short period of time and is highly efficient."
"Each member of the team was able to hold their ground and collaborate seamlessly."
Notable Practitioners
Li Ling is the lead energy and natural resources lawyer in A&O Shearman's Beijing office, and leverages her experience as in-house counsel to Chinese SOEs to assist them with their investments. In particular, she advises on outbound acquisitions of mining and green energy assets.
"Li Ling is very experienced and can grasp the overall picture within a very short time. At the same time, she is able to convey lengthy contract language in daily language which is very easy for everyone on the deal to understand."
"Li Ling is highly commercial and able to weigh in on commercial decisions."