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K&L Gates Straits Law LLC

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K&L Gates Straits Law LLC has a significant presence in oil and gas M&A, along with LNG, and renewables. It is making a further impression in offshore wind, solar and cross-border interconnection projects. It is prominent in projects in Indonesia, across Southeast Asia and the broader Asia Pacific region. Marius Toime is an experienced figure in energy, upstream oil and gas, LNG and infrastructure; he led the team that advised PT Pertamina Hulu Energi on the landmark agreement with Petronas to acquire Shell’s 35% participating interest in the Masela Block, Indonesia, which includes the Abadi LNG project. Henry Kim is another well-known player in oil and gas infrastructure projects and offshore construction. Counsel Eric Yong provides further expertise in oil and gas, petrochemicals, social infrastructure and transport.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I have found the K&L Gates team highly responsive and excellent in their technical knowledge on our projects. They go the extra mile to ensure all bases are covered. I particularly value their Korean language capabilities and ability to provide concise and clear advice on complicated matters.’

  • ‘Henry Kim has been exceptional in leading his team on our matters. He knows our team well and we can rely on him to always be available. His technical knowledge is excellent and always provides practical advice on our projects.’

  • ‘K&L Gates appears to have a globally organic organisational structure, and no matter which office you work with, you can see that there is a strong level of collaboration.’

  • ‘K&L Gates' attorneys are extremely client-friendly and do everything they can for their clients. They also put considerable effort into collaborating with other advisory firms that work with their clients.’

  • ‘The firm is recognised for its deep expertise in complex infrastructure and energy projects, with a strong track record in supporting large-scale international collaborations. They are known for their practical approach, responsiveness, and ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders.’

  • ‘Henry Kim is highly professional, responsive, and solution-oriented. They demonstrate strong subject matter expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving.’

  • ‘The team is well disciplined in their responsiveness and very attuned to our needs.’

  • ‘Henry Kim has been advising us for the past seven years, and he is an absolute star. He has been very much part of our team as if he is one of our in-house counsel.'

  • 'Exceptional level of professionalism and responsiveness together with their international presence and capabilities to handle complex cross-border matters.'

  • 'The team is well disciplined in their responsiveness and very attuned to our needs.'

Key clients

  • Murphy Oil
  • Simmtech Holdings
  • PT Pertamina Hulu Energi
  • PT Pertamina
  • Foran Energy Group

Work highlights

Advised Simmtech on the successful project development, investment and financing of a $120m greenfield industrial facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Advised PT Pertamina Hulu Energi on the landmark agreement with Malaysia’s Petronas to acquire Shell’s 35% participating interest in the Masela Block, which includes the Abadi LNG project.
Advised PT 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; Henry Kim

Other key lawyers

Eric Yong