Energy & Natural Resources
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
Contact number
+852 2842 4888Chambers Review
Linklaters has an established legal team in China with experience advising international and domestic energy companies on high-value M&A transactions. The Japan and Singapore offices are frequently instructed on a range of energy transactions in the LNG and power sectors. The firm also handles renewable power and mining-related transactions. The team serves a broad range of financial institutions, energy multinationals and state-owned enterprises. It additionally assists clients on mandates in Africa and Latin America as well as across Asia.
James McLaren in Hong Kong and John Maxwell in Japan are key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented Actis on its acquisition of a USD1.25 billion stake in South-East Asia-focused renewable energy developer Levanta Renewables.
- Linklaters assisted Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board on its investment in a global offshore wind development joint venture with Corio Generation. The investment platform aimed to support the development of 14 fixed-bottom and floating wind projects in several locations including South Korea, Japan and the UK.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are highly experienced partners who handle complex legal issues with a lot of professionalism."
"The team have a great understanding of clients' needs and provide speedy and accurate legal advice which enables transactions to be executed quickly."
"They are highly experienced partners who handle complex legal issues with a lot of professionalism."
"The team have a great understanding of clients' needs and provide speedy and accurate legal advice which enables transactions to be executed quickly."