CMS is a go-to for leading energy companies, financial institutions, and investors on all aspects of the sector, from oil & gas, LNG, petrochemicals, and shipping to renewables, energy transition, ESG, and disputes. The team has been at the forefront of high-profile energy projects and transformative mandates across Asia Pacific, including green hydrogen and ammonia developments, renewable energy imports into Singapore, and oil & gas asset acquisitions. Described as ‘well known in the Projects and Energy space’, Marc Rathbone, is a market-leading energy lawyer with deep experience across Oil & Gas, LNG, and emerging clean energy sectors, recognised for his work in green ammonia and hydrogen, he advises on major cross-border alternative fuel developments and strategic investments. Lynette Chew and Kelvin Aw are accredited for their knowledge in the infrastructure and construction space. While Gerald Licnachan frequently handles complex high value regional energy transactions, maintaining a reputation for private capital deals in the energy transition, renewables and ESG/impact investing space.
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Testimonials
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‘Marc Rathbone is well known in the projects and Energy space. He is efficient, but importantly knowns the sector well.'
‘The team led by Marc Rathbone shows in-depth knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry in Indonesia and strong commercial acumen in various negotiations attended by them and which is being reflected in the draft legal documents prepared by them.’
‘Marc Rathbone, he has a strong knowledge of the upstream oil and gas industry in Indonesia and a strong commercial acumen. Marc is also a very sociable person, which from time to time helps in a hard negotiation with his client's counterpart.’
‘Gets the job done with minimal fuss. Gets along with my team, and able to also manage the counterparty well.’
Key clients
- GAIL Global
- Matahio Energy
- Repsol Indonesia
- Deleum Berhad
- Fertistream DMCC
- Denka Singapore Pte Ltd
- SHV Energy
Work highlights
Acting as lead international counsel to Matahio Energy - an independent oil & gas company with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia - advising on over US$800 million in acquisitions across APAC.
Advising an Indian subsidiary of Taiwan’s largest EPC contractor in two Singapore-seated SIAC arbitrations against the owner in relation to disputes arising out of the 150 KTA carbon black plant project in India.
Representing an international EPC Contractor in a technically complex dispute against its consortium partners arising from an EPCIC project for the improvement of an LNG regasification plant in Malaysia.
Lawyers
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Marc Rathbone
Practice head
Marc Rathbone; Lynette Chew; Kelvin Aw; Jeremie Witt