Energy & Natural Resources: International

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 to the firm's extensive 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. Key clients include GIC and First Gen.

Herbert Smith Freehills in Singapore also offers notable expertise in Indonesia-related matters. The team handles sizeable cross-border transactions and projects spanning oil and gas, mining and power. The team advised a multi-jurisdictional consortium of developers and private capital investors on their ongoing bid to develop infrastructure to generate and import green electricity into Singapore from Indonesia. Adrian Cheng is a key contact.

The firm's formidable practice acts for international investors and construction companies on acquisitions and disposals relating to Malaysia, with significant expertise in transactions in the energy, oil and gas, and petrochemical sectors. It advised Tenaga Nasional in relation to the establishment of its 500 MW overseas renewable energy portfolio 'Vantage RE'. Glynn Cooper is a key contact.

The Singapore office has notable capabilities in advising downstream and upstream oil and gas companies on their operations in Myanmar. Alastair Henderson is a key contact.

"I particularly like the approachability of the team, who are very easy to communicate with, very direct and very knowledgeable in the areas they're advising on."

"Herbert Smith Freehills has a good knowledge of market and regulations in South-East Asia, and we could rely on the firm to help us make a sound judgement call."

"I think they're very complete, with very good capabilities, from corporate issues, to development, to financing, to leasing agreements and construction."

"They have the ability to simplify complex transactions."

"The team is adept at managing complex matters and has some good depth."

Herbert Smith Freehills advised International Finance Corporation and Armstrong Clean Energy Fund on the joint sale of their interest in Gia Lai Electricity to JERA.

Anthony Patten continues to be highly active on energy transactions internationally. He acts for major oil, gas and energy companies on a range of matters, particularly LNG offtake agreements. "He offers absolutely outstanding knowledge and level of service and is always happy to provide legal advice with a strong commercial mindset and a solution-driven approach." "He's knowledgeable and understands the business, as well as the technical aspects of energy projects." "He's incredibly user-friendly and has a very calm manner. He has a strong combination of commercial knowledge and core legal skills to provide insightful advice." "He has enormous experience in the projects sector, which he leverages to deliver thoughtful, solution-focused advice and a high-quality service." "I find Anthony to be a good resource in identifying reasonable solutions to sticky problems that provide a win-win outcome to both sides of the table."

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 and has particular expertise on matters involving Malaysia. "Glynn is very approachable and always available for clients." "Glynn is an experienced lawyer with a strong understanding of various local jurisdictions' legal systems and transactional issues in the SEA region." "Glynn is able to coordinate a team of lawyers fairly quickly to meet the requirements of our business and is on hand to meet any urgent requests."