Energy & Natural Resources: International | Asia-Pacific

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.

Freshfields' Singapore-based legal practice is known for its handling ofbig-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 itsin-depth expertise inproduction sharingcontracts 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.

Herbert Smith Freehills' Singapore office is well-known for handling oil and gas, mining and power transactions, including in the renewables sector. The firm is experienced advising clients on both upstream and downstream energy matters. The department provides legal advice to an enviable list of high-profile multinationals, state-owned energy companies and sovereign wealth funds. The team's clients benefit from access tothe firm'sextensive network across the Asia-Pacific region as well as experience servicing international clients on inbound deals. The practice offers substantial expertise in matters related to a wide range of South-East Asian jurisdictions.

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 andcross-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.

Mayer Brown fields a team well-versed in LNG matters. The Singapore-based practice is active advising on LNG sale and purchase agreements and all manner of contractual arrangements relating to the operation of LNG facilities. It also handles project development and transactional mandates in the space. Its work spans the region, with particular strength pertaining to Vietnam, in addition to regular matters for Korean and Japanese clients.

Pinsent Masons MPillay's energy and natural resources practice operates across the spectrum of energy, with particular expertise in energy transition and renewables. The firm acts for government bodies, equity investors and supply chain participants, with a distinct focus on green bond issuance and renewable energy platform launches.

A&O Shearman's Singapore office often advises on transactions in the mining and oil and gasindustries, with notable activity across Asia-Pacific, including in Indonesia and Taiwan. The law firm is highlighted for its experience assisting with the sale and purchase of power assets, including in the renewable energy space. The team leveragesits comprehensiveregional footprint to advise state-owned entities and private sector clients on M&A and outbound investment. The practice in Singapore works closely with other offices in its international network to provide seamless cross-border coverage.

Baker McKenzie's well-connected legal practice in Singapore leverages the strength of its regional offices across South-East Asia. 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.

Clifford Chance's Singapore-based team 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. The department's impressive client base includes international oil majors and state-owned energy companies. Clifford Chance has noteworthy industry knowledge in oil and gas, power and renewable energy, with a wealth of experience in a wide range of LNG matters.

Jones Day's team of lawyers in Singapore is experienced in handling upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas mandates for international clients. The firm also advises clients on solar asset transactions, as well as waste-to-energy mandates. The team assists with transactions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, as well as the Middle East.

Norton Rose Fulbright's legal team in Singapore is well-regarded for its energy and natural resources expertise. LNG is a key area of focus, including sale and purchase agreements, terminal use arrangements and marketing issues. The team possesses further expertise in the renewable energy sector.

White & Case's Singapore team is a well-known player in the energy and renewables space, leveraging distinct expertise in project financing and oil and gas mandates. The firm advises international and domestic clients across a range of asset classes and is involved in some of the most notable energy deals in the region.