Energy & Natural Resources: International | Global

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's well-reputed energy team in Singapore is commended for deep sector expertise in oil and gas. The firm is able to advise on a full spectrum of matters, from large-scale energy M&A to unitisation agreements and environmental issues. The department has significant experience acting for large multinationals in the power and renewables sectors on matters across South-East Asia, with a strong profile in Indonesia and Malaysia. The team has further experience advising governmental bodies on energy transition mandates. ExxonMobil, PTT Exploration and Production and MAXpower are key clients of the firm.

King & Spalding's highly esteemed energy practice in Singapore houses formidable oil and gas expertise and impressive credentials for power mandates. The firm is sought out for advice on large-scale international energy and power M&A and frequently handles a range of complex high-value transactions, including LNG procurement and price reviews, as well as power offtake arrangements and cross-border investment. The team has particular expertise working on deals across South-East Asia, including in Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam, and is experienced working with both public and private entities. Key clients include Commonwealth LNG, DIALOG and Perenco Rang Dong.

A&O Shearman has an established legal practice in Singapore handling both project development and financing. The Singapore-based team is bolstered by the firm's impressive international network and is able to provide strong service by drawing on resources from across the firm's network of offices in the region, offering particularly notable strength in Indonesia and Vietnam. The firm frequently advises heavyweight financial institutions and regional project sponsors on headline oil and gas, power, mining and infrastructure mandates, as well as LNG. The practice is active on the renewable energy front in the region, with recent activity on major solar, hydropower and wind projects. The team is experienced in acquisitions and disposals in the energy and natural resources space, as well as joint venture arrangements related to the energy transition, in addition to advising on energy transition and green energy more broadly. The firm has a varied client base including prominent developers as well as ECAs, and commercial and development banks. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker Botts fields a strong bench of prominent energy lawyers, combining the firm's global sectoral strength with a strong Singapore-based team. The practice is particularly adept at handling LNG matters, as well as advising on energy transition issues. The team has strong multi-jurisdictional expertise and is especially knowledgeable in the Indonesian market. The lawyers represent major international clients, including government-linked companies in South-East Asia. Clients represented by the department include Kinara Power, ResourceCo and Carbon Transition Pathways.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Singapore-based legal practice is known for its handling of big-ticket M&A for international oil and gas players, with expertise spanning upstream and midstream assets. The firm is active on matters across the region, including the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. The department maintains a varied portfolio of clients including national oil companies and government entities. The team is also noted for its in-depth expertise in production sharing contracts and power sector mandates, with additional know-how in mining and energy transition matters. The practice is skilled at advising on energy regulatory and compliance matters. Notable clientele of the firm include Repsol, ConocoPhillips and Udenna.

Norton Rose Fulbright's well-resourced project finance practice in Singapore has an impressive global network and deep expertise across the power, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors. The firm is well regarded for advice on project development, particularly in relation to power projects. It is experienced in renewable energy mandates, including solar, hydropower and geothermal projects. LNG is also a key area of focus, including sale and purchase agreements, terminal use arrangements and marketing issues. The office maintains a broad portfolio of clients including ECAs and international banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, Rabobank and the IFC. The firm handles work across the region and further afield.

Baker McKenzie's Singapore projects and infrastructure group works in tandem with the finance team to support major energy multinationals and lenders on project development and financings. The firm handles both conventional and renewable power mandates, including hydropower, solar and wind projects. The team is recognised for advising on varied cross-border transactions relating to renewable power. Particular areas of strength include renewable energy investment, non-renewable power plants and LNG procurement. Baker McKenzie offers notable experience in Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, working alongside its offices in each jurisdiction. The practice regularly advises project development companies, as well as sponsors and regional lenders.

Clifford Chance Singapore's high-calibre team is recommended for its experience in large power and infrastructure projects. The team is especially active on matters in the renewable energy space, including wind and solar, while also advising on the financing of LNG upstream and downstream projects. Clifford Chance leverages its comprehensive global network and impressive construction capabilities to provide support on project financing and development across the region and further afield. The team also draws on cross-practice expertise to support energy sector clients on M&A and financing transactions. The firm is able to assist industry clients with fundraising for further expansion. Clients include private and state-owned project sponsors, commercial lenders and ECAs.

The firm's Singapore-led team has expertise in India, acting on project development and acquisitions for sponsors and developers, particularly with regard to power and infrastructure projects. The practice is particularly active handling acquisitions and purchase agreements for solar and renewable assets. Sushma Jobanputra is a key contact for India-related work.

Mayer Brown's team in Singapore especially excels in power projects in Myanmar and Vietnam, as well as elsewhere throughout South and South-East Asia. The firm is noted for its experience in wind power, as well as solar power plant projects. The practice is often active advising on oil and gas-related matters, including LNG. Mayer Brown represents both lenders and sponsors in project financing and development, with especially strong experience acting for multinationals. The Singapore-based practice is also active advising on LNG sale and purchase agreements and all manner of contractual arrangements relating to the operation of LNG facilities. Key clients of the firm include China Light and Power, SK Gas and the Asian Development Bank.