Energy & Natural Resources: International
Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
+65 6303 6000Chambers Review
King & Spalding's highly esteemed energy practice in Singapore houses formidable oil and gas expertise and impressive credentials for power mandates. The firm is sought out for advice on large-scale international energy and power M&A and frequently handles a range of complex high-value transactions, including LNG procurement and price reviews, as well as power offtake arrangements and cross-border investment. The team has particular expertise working on deals across South-East Asia, including in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, and is experienced working with both public and private entities. Key clients include Commonwealth LNG, DIALOG and Perenco Rang Dong.
King & Spalding's Singapore office is known for its impressive Indonesia-facing team, which remains active on oil and gas transactions and development, and power projects, including in the renewable space. King & Spalding advised Princeton Digital Group Data Centres on the drawdown of its approximately USD145 million financing for the fit-out of the five existing data centres and one greenfield project in Indonesia that it had acquired from XL Axiata. Simon Cowled is a key contact for the firm's Indonesia desk.
The firm's Singapore office often handles M&A and procurement work in the Philippines related to the energy and infrastructure sectors. It regularly advises on matters in the renewable energy space in the Philippines. Simon Cowled and Wade Coriell are key contacts.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding advised BW Gas on all aspects of the development and financing of the FGEN LNG Terminal in the Philippines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have received excellent service which has provided well-targeted and timely support as and when required."
"They are fully equipped, knowledgeable and responsive, with a high quality of work."
"I think one of King & Spalding's best aspects is that they're super responsive."
"They are always on time and on target, as well as very insightful and ready to provide advice at any time."
"I could not be happier with the team overall."
"We have received excellent service which has provided well-targeted and timely support as and when required."
"They are fully equipped, knowledgeable and responsive, with a high quality of work."
"I think one of King & Spalding's best aspects is that they're super responsive."
"They are always on time and on target, as well as very insightful and ready to provide advice at any time."
"I could not be happier with the team overall."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Cowled specialises in renewable power, handling large value M&A and foreign investment mandates involving regional energy markets. He has particular expertise in matters involving Indonesia.
"I think Simon is an excellent and commercially astute operator."
"Simon knows what he does and is very good at it."
Zoe Bromage is a fast-rising partner in Singapore who is recognised for her expertise in the oil and gas and LNG space, with experience handling cross-border transactions and project development.
"Zoe is proactive, with good management skills and in-depth knowledge of the subject matter."
"She's very practical, quick to understand issues, highly responsive, and careful and deliberate, while not being overly risk averse in a commercial context."
"Zoe is particularly attentive and is very good at pushing negotiations forward."
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Singapore