
Clifford Chance’s Singapore-based Energy & Resources Group is a cross-practice team advising on the full spectrum of energy projects and transactions across Southeast Asia and beyond, regularly collaborating with colleagues across APAC to act for oil and gas stakeholders, utilities, lenders, private equity, infrastructure funds and corporates, with particular strength in M&A, construction, capital markets, and dispute resolution. Heading the group is Melissa Ng, who brings extensive expertise in advising on M&A, joint ventures and divestments across Southeast Asia, with particular recognition in Indonesia and Thailand, as well as for her work in energy and natural resources, advising oil and gas companies, power producers and financial sponsors. Matthew Buchanan is a recognised expert in the construction aspects of infrastructure projects, particularly in the oil and gas and power sectors, specialising in procurement structures and complex contract negotiation. Ross Howard has a strong track record in the development and financing of large-scale projects across power, oil and gas, infrastructure and renewables, frequently representing sponsors, lenders, and ECAs. Paul Sandosham is a Singapore and England & Wales qualified partner, who is reputed for international arbitration and cross-border litigation in the energy, oil & gas, infrastructure, power, natural resources and commodities sectors. Mel Chan is another key name within the team.
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Key clients
- Levanta Renewables
- Harbour Energy plc
- Asian Development Bank
- International Finance Corporation
- TotalEnergies
- Vena Energy
- PTT Public Company Limited
- Actis
- Blackrock
- KKR
Work highlights
Advising Levanta Philippines Pte. Ltd. on its joint ventures with Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation on the joint development of wind energy projects in the Philippines.
Advising Levanta Renewables (Thailand) Company Limited on its acquisition of 90% of the shares in Sunflower Solar Co. Ltd.
Advising the lenders in relation to the SAFCO Pakistani Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Plant.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Melissa Ng; Matthew Buchanan; Ross Howard; Paul Sandosham
Other key lawyers
Mel Chan
