Watson Farley & Williams LLP draws on decades of experience across the energy sector in Europe, Africa, and Asia, advising clients on all aspects of the energy value chain. The Singapore-based team leverages the firm’s global network to deliver market-leading expertise in oil & gas, LNG, renewables, and decarbonisation projects, including hydrogen, solar, battery storage, and carbon capture, while also handling acquisitions, investments, project finance, and large-scale cross-border infrastructure developments. Co-chair Merrick White, ‘one of the top LNG specialists in Asia’, who is highly skilled in upstream concessions, M&A of energy assets, refinery and petrochemical projects, LNG and gas infrastructure, and the sale of oil, gas, and LNG products. Fellow co-chair Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi has deep experience in developing groundbreaking energy projects across the region, typically advising major clients on first-of-their-kind projects driving the energy transition and sustainability initiatives, particularly Indonesia’s net-zero targets under the Paris Agreement.
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‘The WFW teams is unique in their capability to serve a wide-range of Indonesian clients, from large state-owned enterprises to multinational companies operating in Indonesia. These experiences give the team unique inside information of how these entities operate, and I find such insights extremely useful when transacting opposites with those entities, particularly large state-owned entities. ’
‘From the WFW team, I'm particularly impressed with Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi, Merrick White and Russell Wilkinson. They are not only excellent lawyers with superb legal skills but also highly knowledgeable and experienced. I found their advice and counsels always spot on, and they help to bridge gaps and expedite the conclusion of the negotiations.’
- 'The team led by Merrick has provided us with stage relevant advice. As a small startup in the energy space, they understand how to manage our interests and the challenges that will come up with larger energy companies.'
- 'We worked with Merrick White. He understood our business, ambitions, current stage, and also the context of our negotiation. He understood our budget and worked within the constraints. Explained to us all the requisite decisions and the in and out of this.'
- 'Merrick White is one of the top LNG specialists in Asia. He is one of the go-to lawyers for LNG legal advice. As a market leader in this industry, he has seen all types of deals and has garnered experience that few can match.'
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Practice head
Merrick White; Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi
Other key lawyers
Russell Wilkinson