Drawing strength from its international network, the team at Linklaters is well versed in handling mega cross-border projects and energy matters, boasting in-depth knowledge of legislation across England, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. Aside from its ‘excellent bench across all jurisdictions’, clients also value its ‘vast experience across all relevant sectors and technologies’ which, combined, make it the ‘best firm in the market’. The practice is Led by Ying Fu, who is equipped to handle the gamut of energy transition work – particularly mandates relating to offshore wind projects for high-profile international investors and lenders. James McLaren relocated to the UK.

Drawing strength from its multidisciplinary team, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s client roster features sponsors, lenders, government bodies, developers and procuring authorities which it advises on the lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects. The deep bench fields Ilan Freiman, a notable name for infrastructure, real estate and energy development projects across Asia, Andrew MacGeoch, who handles the full range of corporate and commercial matters and Wayne Ma, who advises multinational and Chinese investment banks, financial institutions and private equity funds and is best known for his work on renewables transactions and work involving the US.

The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP attracts a high calibre clientele of infrastructure, construction and energy players, as well as financial entities and government bodies for its adept handling of the gamut of matters in the oil and gas, mining, power, water and waste, nuclear and public infrastructure sectors. The group is jointy led by Calvin Ho, Beijing-based Monica Sun and Hilary Lau with Ho advising on cross-border acquisitions, developments, financings and construction contracts, particularly in the energy, infrastructure and shipping spaces, and Sun advising on navigating the regulatory landscape surrounding cross-border infrastructure and energy projects; and Lau is best known for his corporate and commercial work in the energy sector. Yida Xu is also recommended.

Drawing on an extensive network of offices across China, Singapore and Australia, King & Wood Mallesons is a name to note for nationals and internationals alike seeking assistance with energy, infrastructure and natural resources projects. Sam Farrands attracts a spread of blue-chip clients and is known for his experience on handling PPP projects in Hong Kong. Scott Gardiner’s experience lies in matters relating to climate change, data and energy, while Xiao Yong is a key name to note for regulatory and commercial matters.

Gibson Dunn has a notable presence in China and major regional markets including various Southeast Asian countries, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and has notable experience in handling energy and infrastructure projects. The team regularly works with its regional offices, New York and London offices on multimillion-dollar cross-border project financing mandates. Practice head Patricia Tan Openshaw focuses on project development, finance and M&A particularly involving energy and infrastructure assets and is advising SMC Mass Rail Transit 7, Inc. in the development, construction and financing of the integrated metro rail transit system, highway and intermodal transportation terminal project in Metro Manila.