Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
DLA Piper houses an established team that handles a range of transactional mandates, including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and restructurings across the LNG, power and green energy sectors. The law firm services a wide range of domestic and international energy companies and lenders in the space. It offers additional experience assisting clients with wind and solar energy projects, advising on the financing and regulatory elements. Its key clients include Medco Energi Global, Société Générale and Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised a consortium of lenders consisting of Natixis Investment Managers International, Sunlife Insurance and Fubon Bank on HKD280 million worth of limited recourse financing for a 30 MW rooftop solar panel project in Hong Kong.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide timely advice and are generally available for quick phone discussions when required."
"We found that the team members are not only well versed in legal issues, but also have good business sense and excellent technical knowledge."
"They provide timely advice and are generally available for quick phone discussions when required."
"We found that the team members are not only well versed in legal issues, but also have good business sense and excellent technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Carolyn Dong has an active practice advising SOEs and multinationals on a range of cross-border project financings and energy transactions. Of late, she has been active on solar power development projects.
"She is famous in this field."
Russell Wilkinson is well placed to handle a range of energy and natural resources mandates, and is particularly proficient in LNG development projects in South-East Asia. He has recently been active on projects in Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore.
"Russell is the team leader and brings key expertise, both technical and commercial."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP
China