Energy & Natural Resources: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
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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 Genting Energy on the development and financing of a natural gas block, as well as on an associated floating LNG project offshore Indonesia, the Kasuri LNG Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Baker Botts team is very responsive. If you need them to revert on anything or work on something urgently, you are almost guaranteed a very fast response from them, no matter the time or day."
"Baker Botts has a strong ability to identify any material or detailed potential risks which might be easily missed and suggest a useful and practical way forward to address such risks."
"The Baker Botts team is very responsive. If you need them to revert on anything or work on something urgently, you are almost guaranteed a very fast response from them, no matter the time or day."
"Baker Botts has a strong ability to identify any material or detailed potential risks which might be easily missed and suggest a useful and practical way forward to address such risks."
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.
"Daniel Reinbott's deep knowledge and understanding on the matter at hand, attention to detail and commercial acumen provides great comfort."
"Dan is a highly skilled lawyer and delivers great results for his clients from a legal, commercial, operational and relationship perspective. He is a pleasure to work with."
Michael Harrison has significant expertise in oil and gas and mining mandates. He has additional experience on LNG matters, including those relating to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
"He understands the law extremely well and I use him as an effective sounding board. Michael is my first choice for LNG. His level of expertise in the area is unmatched."
"In a word, Michael is exceptional. He is knowledgeable, experienced, respected and exceptionally hardworking."
Jessica Ham is an established name in the Singapore energy legal market. She provides her clients with advice on LNG-related mandates, which are usually international in nature.
"Jessica Ham is very persuasive in her interactions with counterparties and promoting the position of her client. She achieves excellent results."
"Jessica is quick to understand the key issues and provides timely support on matters."
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