Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Herbert Smith Freehills' is recognised for its leadership in delivering comprehensive legal services to clients within the energy and natural resources sectors. Our team of dedicated lawyers brings deep industry knowledge and extensive experience, advising on a broad spectrum of matters including project development, financing, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. We have a proven track record of effectively guiding clients through the complexities of the energy and natural resources landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. Our practice is distinguished by our capacity to manage high-profile and complex transactions, as well as our commitment to providing practical and commercially focused advice. Additionally, we place significant emphasis on transactions and projects related to the decarbonisation of the energy and resources industry in Asia, with substantial expertise in renewables such as solar, wind, and hydro, as well as green LNG.
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills has a robust legal practice across the Asia-Pacific region, with in-depth industry expertise across oil and gas, mining and power. It has a broad regional spread of resources, with teams in Singapore, China, Japan and Australia. The team is also experienced in mandates involving countries in the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. It frequently assists blue-chip energy conglomerates with large transactions, including high-profile cross-border M&A mandates, and off-take and sale and purchase agreements. The firm is also well-placed to advise financial service institutions and investment funds on their investments. The team has a growing reputation in the renewables sector, advising on large project developments and various investments and disposals.
David Ryan in Sydney, Robert Merrick in Perth, Jay Leary in Brisbane, Anthony Patten in Singapore, Andrew Blacoe in Tokyo, Hilary Lau in Hong Kong and Monica Sun in Beijing are the main points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills acted for GIC on its USD115 million investment into Intercontinental Energy alongside hydrogen specialist investor Hy24.
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised INPEX on its 50% investment into an Australian renewable energy business held and operated by Enel Green Power Australia and Enel Green Power Master Trust.
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised QIC private capital on its agreement with Vector to buy 50% of Vector's New Zealand and Australia smart metering business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Client service from Herbert Smith Freehills is consistently excellent. Teams across offices always demonstrate solid expertise in their respective practice areas and deliver work products promptly."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is able to cut through the legal issues and present practical commercial advice."
"Client service from Herbert Smith Freehills is consistently excellent. Teams across offices always demonstrate solid expertise in their respective practice areas and deliver work products promptly."
"Herbert Smith Freehills is able to cut through the legal issues and present practical commercial advice."
Members
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Head of Department
Connie Ye
Ee Lynn Tan
Lewis McDonald
Shu Ching Tam
Clients
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
BP
Mitsui
PETRONAS
PTTEP
Pertamina
Industries
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Energy
Oil and gas
Power
Renewables