K&L Gates Straits Law LLC is extremely active in aviation, shipping and energy mandates. Operating under the supervision of Marius Toime, the team has experience dealing with M&A deals, multi jurisdictional regulatory due dilligence and various investment matters, with Toime excelling in natural resources and logistics mandates. Christopher Tan strengthens the team with his background in commercial transactions and employment law. Meraj Noor, a capital markets specialist, and David Kuo, who demonstrates strength in the automotive sector, have bolstered the firms profile since joining from DLA Piper in July 2024.
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- 'Marius Toime has worked and lived in Indonesia, and understands it very well. He is pro active on the ground in Indonesia in energy and across various sectors.'
Key clients
- PT Pertamina Hulu Energi
- PT Pertamina International Shipping
- PT Pertamina
- PT Petromine Energy Trading
- Samvardhana Motherson International Limited
- Mondiale Freight Services Ltd
Work highlights
Advising PT Pertamina Hulu Energi on the landmark agreement with Malaysia’s Petronas to acquire Shell’s 35% participating interest in the Masela Block.
Advising PT Pertamina International Shipping – the shipping and logistics arm of Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina – on its strategic collaboration with Japan’s NYK Line.
Advising Pertamina on a detailed regulatory analysis and comparison of the oil and gas sectors in South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Practice head
Marius Toime
Other key lawyers
Meraj Noor; Christopher Tan; David Kuo