Energy & Natural Resources: International
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
About
Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills
Our Singapore-based team is at the forefront of the industry, delivering comprehensive legal services for international transactions and projects. We are particularly focused on initiatives involving the decarbonisation of the energy and resources sector in Asia. This specialization has led to profound expertise in renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and hydroelectric power, as well as green LNG. Our dedication to integrating ESG considerations ensures that our clients' projects comply with regulatory requirements and make positive contributions to the environment and society. Private capital investors have continued to play an increasingly important role in the funding of energy and resources projects in Asia, as well as in brownfield M&A into energy and resources assets, and this is reflected in our client base. Our approach is to combine expertise in advising private capital investors (such as asset managers, energy and infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth and pension funds) together with our deep understanding of the characteristics, risks and opportunities associated with energy and resources assets in Asia.
Chambers Review
Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore office is well-known for handling oil and gas, mining and power transactions, including in the renewables sector. The firm is experienced advising clients on both upstream and downstream energy matters. The department provides legal advice to an enviable list of high-profile multinationals, state-owned energy companies and sovereign wealth funds. The team's clients benefit from access tothe firm'sextensive network across the Asia-Pacific region as well as experience servicing international clients on inbound deals. The practice offers substantial expertise in matters related to a wide range of South-East Asian jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills acted for GIC on its USD115 million investment into Intercontinental Energy alongside hydrogen specialist investor Hy24.
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."
"The firm has an impressive reputation in upstream oil and gas, renewables and LNG too. Herbert Smith Freehills is a well-rounded firm."
"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."
"The firm has an impressive reputation in upstream oil and gas, renewables and LNG too. Herbert Smith Freehills is a well-rounded firm."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Patten continues to be highly active on energy transactions internationally. He acts for major oil and gas and energy companies on a range of matters, particularly LNG offtake agreements.
"Anthony is highly regarded in the market and has led on a number of sizeable deals and transactions. If as a client you are looking for commercial acumen in a lawyer, he is the person."
"Anthony is practical and works to understand client needs."
Glynn Cooper is an esteemed adviser to a range of high-profile clients on transactional energy mandates, particularly in the renewables space. He is head of the firm's energy, resources and infrastructure practice in South-East Asia.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Singapore
Members
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Clients
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BP
Mitsui
PETRONAS
PTTEP
Pertamina
Industries
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Energy
Oil and gas
Power
Renewables