Energy & Natural Resources (PRC Firms) - China
What the team is known for
Sunshine Law Firm is a dedicated energy and environment boutique which offers a comprehensive suite of services to an array of big-name investors and project developers. It demonstrates a strong track record in handling high-value domestic and cross-border transactions, including those involving Europe, Central Asia and Middle East. The team is notably prominent in renewable energy projects and extends its reach to the coal, natural gas and mining spaces. The law firm fields experience across the entire project life cycle, from tendering processes to operational matters and disputes. In addition to advising clients on corporate, M&A and bond issuance matters, the team also offers expertise in regulatory and reform issues. Its key clients include Guangzhou Municipal Urban Management and Comprehensive Law Enforcement Bureau, Shanghai Electric (Malta) Holdings and China Nuclear Huineng (Zhejiang) New Energy.
Strengths
"The Sunshine team is very experienced in the energy sector. It is very familiar with the laws and policies in this area."
"The team always provides swift responses and has been commercial. We are impressed with Sunshine's in-depth knowledge in the energy sector."
Work highlights
Sunshine Law Firm assisted Shanghai Electric (Malta) Company with its Tokaj 197 MW Photovoltaic Acquisition Project in Hungary.
Notable practitioners
Chen Zhen is a highly respected lawyer in the energy and natural resources space. She is well known for the depth of her experience acting for domestic entities on nuclear power and renewable energy mandates.
Zhu Hongwen is recognised for her specialism acting for domestic entities on their cross-border energy projects, such as those relating to East Asian, South Asian and African jurisdictions. Leading the firm's international practice, the Shanghai-based partner has notable expertise in the new energy and natural gas spheres. "I strongly recommend Zhu Hongwen's team."
Ge Zhijian is the head of new energy department at Sunshine Law Firm. He is recognised for his experience advising domestic energy entities on their M&As and compliance matters in the renewable energy sector. "His strength is his previous experience in National Energy Bureau, which made him an expert in the energy sector and has deep understanding of the engineering and commercial aspects of energy projects."
