Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
Contact number
+852 3405 2300Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright has wide-ranging experience advising on the legal aspects of energy transactions in the Asia-Pacific region, with an impressive roster of oil and gas and mining clients. It is also active in the renewable energy space. The team provides good coverage from the hub jurisdictions of Japan, Singapore and Australia, and is also well versed in energy mandates relating to Brunei, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.
George Gibson in Tokyo, Ben Smith in Singapore and Keira Brennan in Brisbane are the key points of contact.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Asian Development Bank on loan facilities to five subsidiaries of SAEL Industries.
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised Marubeni Corporation and Transelec as sponsors on all aspects of the development and financing of an independent water plant in Chile.
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Chevron Australia in a Perth-seated arbitration concerning a dispute between Chevron and two of its contractors in connection with a contract to supply labour to the Gorgon Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is excellent in terms of legal knowledge and expertise, understanding of business and industry, client responses and work quality."
"The team works seamlessly despite the varied locations and brings together a wide range of knowledge to cover the various aspects of the transactions when required."
"The team is excellent in terms of legal knowledge and expertise, understanding of business and industry, client responses and work quality."
"The team works seamlessly despite the varied locations and brings together a wide range of knowledge to cover the various aspects of the transactions when required."