With ‘extensive experience in energy projects’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's team excels in advising major Chinese oil companies in their overseas projects. The group handles the full life-cycle of projects, including acquisitions, financing, operations and portfolio management. Overseeing the team are Calvin Ho and Hilary Lau, who is experienced handling projects in emerging markets. Also noteworthy in the team is Yida Xu who has expertise in oil and gas, renewables and waste management projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The law firm has strong international resource coordination capabilities, and its project lawyers are qualified in multiple jurisdictions, both domestically and internationally. Their service is responsive and highly professional.'
- 'They are highly responsive, possess a deep and precise understanding of clients' business needs, possess strong professional expertise, and are highly skilled in coordinating cross-border resources.'
- 'Dou Chunyuan, and Xu Yida are an exceptional legal team in the project and energy sectors.'
- 'The team has extensive experience in energy projects, having served numerous state-owned enterprises.'
- 'Yida Xu has strong professional and communication skills.'
- ‘I was very impressed by the team's deep industry knowledge and awareness of current trends.’
Key clients
- China National Petroleum Corporation
- China National Offshore Oil Corporation
- Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
- Mubadala Energy
- Norin Mining (Hong Kong) Limited
- PTT Exploration & Production Public Company Limited
- Sinochem
- Sinopec
- SPIC Aluminium & Power Investment Co. Ltd.
- Zhaojin Capital (Hong Kong) Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Yida Xu
Practice head
Hilary Lau; Calvin Ho
Other key lawyers
Yida Xu; Dou Chunyuan