DLA Piper’s energy and natural resources practice is widely acclaimed for its ‘extensive experience’ handling cross border and multi-jurisdictional project finance, development, M&A and disputes in the oil, power and mining spaces. The group is co-led by Russell Wilkinson, who leverages his expertise in the development, purchase and sale of LNG and gas assets and Carolyn Dong, who acts for overseas investors on acquisition financings, project development and joint ventures in the energy and infrastructure spheres. Dong splitting her time between Hong Kong and Beijing. Trinh Hoang is well-versed in handling financings, debt restructurings and corporate loans for private credit funds, investment banks and corporate borrowers. Matthias Schemuth relocated to Singapore.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has extensive experience in projects and energy, has been providing legal services in this field for a long time, communicates smoothly with clients, and understands their perspectives and concerns.'
‘Their 'total' understanding of a project deal - whether an LNG terminal deal, or a power plant. Their industry insights and comprehension (including of technical issues and how those are most aptly legally addressed) is second to none. ’
‘Russell Wilkinson has an entire career of experience - both in-house and as external counsel - that has given him an in-depth understanding of the industry and developments that place him head and shoulders ahead of his competitors. His commercial and technical prowess distinguishes him from his competitors.’
Key clients
- Shenhua Guohua Lion Power Indonesia (SGLPI)
- Natixis Investment Managers International Hong Kong Limited, Sunlife Insurance and Fubon Bank
- Asian Development Bank
- DZ Bank AG
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited
- Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
- DBS Bank Ltd.
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia)
Work highlights
Advised SGLPI on all aspects of the tendering, development, financing, construction, management and operation of a US$800 million-plus, 2x300MW Sumsel-1 power project, on a BOO basis.
Advised ADB in relation to its Rong Chang Hog Breeding Phase II Project financing, construction and operation.
Advised Natixis Investment Managers, Sunlife Insurance and Fubon in relation to the limited recourse project financing of a portfolio of up to 30 MW rooftop solar PV projects in Hong Kong undertaken by Widex Solar, which was acquired by PAG.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Carolyn Dong; Russell Wilkinson
Other key lawyers
Trinh Hoang