Energy & Natural Resources: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 2
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Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts, a global legal powerhouse with deep roots in the energy industry, extends its reach through our market-leading energy practices in Singapore. We provide comprehensive expertise across the entire energy spectrum, from oil & gas and LNG to power and renewables, as well as in cutting-edge energy transition projects including hydrogen and future fuels. Our Singapore team members have successfully helped clients launch some of the most innovative and complex energy projects and transactions in Asia-Pacific.
The team is well-known for expertly guiding clients on greenfield energy project developments and financings, major acquisitions and divestments in the energy and natural resources sector, as well as project and corporate structuring. We offer our clients integrated solutions with a multi-disciplinary approach to address their needs. Each of our practice areas has deep energy experience, ensuring that we provide our clients with the best possible advice and representation across the energy spectrum.
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Chambers Review
Baker Botts fields a strong bench of prominent energy lawyers, combining the firm's global sectoral strength with a strong Singapore-based team. The practice is particularly adept at handling LNG matters, as well as advising on energy transition issues. The team has strong multi-jurisdictional expertise and is especially knowledgeable in the Indonesian market.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts advised Kinara Power on all aspects of an AUD4 billion 600,000 tonnes per annum green ammonia plant in Western Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker Botts has recruited very high-calibre individuals with a wealth of experience across a broad range of energy transactions."
"I'm quite satisfied with their service, especially for their experience and expertise in the LNG industry."
"They clearly take commercial considerations into account in their proposals and their advice, and have an impressive understanding of all challenges and risks in the infrastructure space."
"The team has voluminous experience in the energy space."
"Other than being well versed in the legal aspects, they have in-depth understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of the LNG trade."
"Baker Botts has recruited very high-calibre individuals with a wealth of experience across a broad range of energy transactions."
"I'm quite satisfied with their service, especially for their experience and expertise in the LNG industry."
"They clearly take commercial considerations into account in their proposals and their advice, and have an impressive understanding of all challenges and risks in the infrastructure space."
"The team has voluminous experience in the energy space."
"Other than being well versed in the legal aspects, they have in-depth understanding of the commercial and technical aspects of the LNG trade."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Reinbott has a wealth of experience in energy transactions, ranging from acquisitions to gas sale agreements. He is well recognised by market commentators and clients as an expert in the LNG space.
"Our team appreciates the quality of work Daniel provides, as well as his communication style of being logical, to the point, and always being conscious of time."
"He has surpassed our expectations and I highly respect and enjoy working with him. He is so commercial - that's what really sets him apart."
Michael Harrison has significant expertise in oil and gas and mining mandates. He has strong expertise on LNG matters, including those relating to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Jessica Ham is an emerging name in the Singapore energy legal market. She provides her clientele with advice on LNG-related mandates, which are usually international in nature.
"Jessica has a very strong knowledge on LNG contracts. She also has a great personality."
"She's approachable and able to understand our concerns and address them clearly and succinctly."
"Jessica is a highly experienced energy lawyer who understands the commercial challenges of LNG infrastructure projects and is able to give practical and actionable advice."
"Jessica displays great knowledge and versatility and provides concise and timely quality advice."
"Our team rely on Jessica's professional advice based on her wide experience with international LNG upstream contracts. Her outstanding communication skills and commitment allow us to keep a positive mind when working together to find the best solution."
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