With Xiao Yong and Wenjing Tian at the helm, King & Wood Mallesons‘ team assists heavy-hitting domestic and international clients in the LNG industry, players in the oil and gas space, and developers, sponsors, and others in the petrochemical, railway, and and transport sectors on major infrastructure projects, an area in which Tian is well-versed. The group harnesses experience in low-carbon transformation and new energy projects, in particular. Key names include George Zhao and Jin Xiong, who focus on energy and natural resources-related matters, and Fan Rong who is experienced handling complex renewables projects. Huili Du’s areas of expertise include M&A, project financing, commercial real estate matters, and more.
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Testimonials
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‘The KWM team is very promising and knowledgeable. They can respond to client's instructions promptly and professionally.’
'In my experience, King & Wood Mallesons has, without a doubt, one of the leading, most active practices in energy and projects in the PRC.'
'The partners of their practice really know the sector and have a broad understanding of the key industry issues, including from a cross-border perspective.'
'I am impressed by their knowledge and consistency.’
‘Jin Xiong is an impressive international partner of KWM. Smart and sophisticated, straight to the point, and personable at the same time. He is my go-to contact among all PRC law firms for energy matters in general and a great partner.'
Key clients
- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
- China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
- CHN Energy Investment Group
- China Three Gorges Corporation
- China General Nuclear Power Corporation
- China Minmetals Corporation
- China Gas
- Huadian New Energy Group Co., Ltd.
- TotalEnergies
- Winning Consortium Simandou
- Huaneng Renewables Corporation Limited
Work highlights
Advised Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on its investment in a Simandou mining and infrastructure project.
Represented the client in the restructuring of Qinghai Salt Lake resources with China Minmetals Corporation and the establishment of China Salt Lake Group.
Providing comprehensive legal services to the client related to the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway Project.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Xiao Yong; Wenjing Tian
Other key lawyers
George Zhao; Jin Xiong; Fan Rong; Huili Du