Energy & Natural Resources (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
King & Wood Mallesons is a prominent Red Circle law firm in Mainland China and Hong Kong with a comprehensive coverage of both upstream and downstream energy project financing and development mandates. The team is competent in the handling of renewable energy development projects, and counts major Chinese SOEs among its key clients, including Sinopec, China Gas and CNOOC.
Strengths
"They fully understood our requests and provided efficient and practical legal solutions to the questions we raised."
"They provide us with cutting-edge information and sophisticated insights into recent market developments."
Work highlights
King & Wood Mallesons represented Sinopec in the negotiation and completion of three separate joint ventures with INEOS.
Notable practitioners
Xiao Yong has a diverse practice spanning the whole range of the energy and natural resources industry, regularly advising on transactions, investments and other commercial arrangements. He is an international partner based in the firm's Hong Kong office. "He is a longstanding figure in the market."