Band 1
Foreign Expert
Expertise Based Abroad
About
Provided by Merrick White
Practice Areas
Partner Merrick White focuses his practice on global oil, gas, LNG, refining and petrochemical project development. Merrick advises clients on all aspects of energy-related development projects and transactions, from the granting of upstream concession agreements to the acquisition and disposal of energy assets; the development of refineries, petrochemical projects, LNG, gas and oil production and transportation infrastructure; and the sale of oil, gas, LNG and petrochemical products.
Merrick works with clients on the legal, commercial, business development and engineering aspects of the Resources and LNG industries, particularly in Asia and Africa.
In addition to his legal qualifications, Merrick is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. He has spent over 25 years in Asia (including seven years in Jakarta, Indonesia) successfully developing major infrastructure projects, and 13 years in engineering and commercial roles with British Gas Exploration & Production, Gulf Indonesia and ConocoPhillips.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers
Member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators
Chambers Review
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Merrick White has an excellent track record in the oil and gas space and advises clients on sale and purchase agreements, production sharing contracts and carbon sequestration mandates. He is well placed to handle work involving the Indonesian market.
Merrick White has an excellent track record in the oil and gas space and advises clients on sale and purchase agreements, production sharing contracts and carbon sequestration mandates. He is well placed to handle work involving the Indonesian market.
Merrick White in Singapore is highly respected for his experience in relation to acquisitions and production sharing contracts in Indonesia's oil and gas industry. He also advises on project development in this space.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I'd heard he was the top specialist in APAC and, from working with him, it proved to be true. He's got a lot of industry knowledge and experience on how to work through issues and structure a deal commercially."
"Merrick is undoubtedly one of the most experienced and capable oil and gas lawyers in the region. His skills go well beyond legal/commercial knowledge and encompass engineering/technical knowledge as well."
"Merrick is simply the lawyer you want on your side on any energy M&A transaction in SEA."
"Merrick is uniquely knowledgeable in Indonesian gas projects from a commercial and technical, as well as legal, angle."
"Merrick has particular Indonesia experience. He provides a holistic service and has good analytical skills."
"I'd heard he was the top specialist in APAC and, from working with him, it proved to be true. He's got a lot of industry knowledge and experience on how to work through issues and structure a deal commercially."
"Merrick is undoubtedly one of the most experienced and capable oil and gas lawyers in the region. His skills go well beyond legal/commercial knowledge and encompass engineering/technical knowledge as well."
"Merrick is simply the lawyer you want on your side on any energy M&A transaction in SEA."
"Merrick is uniquely knowledgeable in Indonesian gas projects from a commercial and technical, as well as legal, angle."
"Merrick has particular Indonesia experience. He provides a holistic service and has good analytical skills."
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