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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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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.'
Key clients
- China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC)
- China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
Work highlights
Advised Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) on its investment in a Simandou mining and infrastructure 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