Energy & Natural Resources

Ashurst is the preferred legal counsel for a range of major oil and gas and mining clients across the Asia-Pacific region, especially in relation to LNG matters. It is frequently appointed on complex energy sector acquisitions, sale and purchase agreements, joint venture arrangements and production sharing contracts. The firm has an impressive offering across the Asia-Pacific region, with teams in Singapore, South Korea, Japan and Australia. It is well experienced in energy mandates relating to a number of jurisdictions, such as India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and the Philippines. The firm also offers advice on renewables and clean energy matters.

"Ashurst has a large team with bench depth and deep market experience. They smoothly handle complex matters with seamless integration between offices."

"The team is on our go-to list for oil and gas deals, which is a testimony to the bench strength of its lawyers."

"Their service levels have always been beyond my expectations, so I can rely on their reports."

Ashurst advised the Government of Sindh on a project which aims to identify and develop a series of publicly owned solar parks, with support for the competitive selection of private sector developers through solar auctions for the construction of solar power plants.

Ashurst advised Colibri Energy, a battery manufacturer from Germany, on a Series A financing round with Emerald Technology Ventures, Nabtesco Technology Ventures and ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund.

Paul Newman in Brisbane, David Wadham in Tokyo and Chen Chin Chuan in Singapore are main points of contact.