K&L Gates LLP advises on cross-border deals for clients across technology, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Paul Tetlow's practice covers a range of corporate transactions, including joint ventures, public takeovers, and venture capital deals. Tom Wallace focuses on technology and fintech clients, while James Green is noted for his M&A expertise in mining, oil and gas, and energy. Other key figures include Craig Fraser, whose experience includes deals in consumer goods and technology.
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Key clients
- AGIC Capital
- Management sellers of Vanda Research Ltd
- Seascape Energy Asia plc
- Adzuna Ltd
- SAS Institute Inc.
- Digital Reality Corp Limited
- August Equity
- Riverarch Equity Partners
- United Development Company
- Sauter AG
Work highlights
Advising AGIC Capital of its disposal of aerospace parts distributor Farsound Aviation Limited to Canadian private equity fund ONEX.
Acted as lead legal counsel for UDC, a Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of the Pearl and Gewan islands, on its sale of 40% of its equity interest in Qatar District Cooling Company (Qatar Cool) to the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
Advising Seascape Energy, an exploration and production company focused on Southeast Asia, on the farm-out of its 42.5% interest in Block 2A, a hydrocarbon prospect located in offshore Sarawak, eastern Malaysia, by way of the sale of Longboat 2A Limited, and an associated fundraising.
Practice head
Paul Tetlow
Other key lawyers
Tom Wallace; James Green; Craig Fraser