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CMS is a global force in energy projects, including renewables and energy transition matters. The Singapore office also has particular expertise in infrastructure and construction. The team represents some of the biggest energy and natural resources companies, contractors, developers, and financiers in the market. It has particular strength in construction and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) documentation and energy transition project development, along with oil and gas, LNG and petrochemicals matters. The firm has made a further impression in digital infrastructure projects. Marc Rathbone heads the Asia Pacific energy and energy transition practice, while Gerald Licnachan is noted for private capital investments in energy projects. Lynette Chew and Kelvin Aw provide additional construction expertise.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Throughout the process, CMS has displayed professionalism and given very valuable advise, regardless of whether the advice is in our favour or not. This has allowed us to have an in-depth view of our standing in the case and make relevant and correct decisions.'

  • ‘Kelvin Aw - we have found him very professional, approachable and he is able to advise us on how to handle our case 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, 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.’

  • ‘Team is very no-fuss and gets the job done. Pragmatic where they need to be, but tenacious when it's necessary to fight for the client's interests.’

Key clients

  • Ampotech
  • AFG Holdings
  • Cleantech Solar Asia
  • Denka Petrochemicals
  • Entoria Energy
  • Entoria Sustainable Power Asia
  • NPG Pty
  • Quantum Power
  • Samsung C&T Corporation
  • Yondr Singapore
  • Repsol Indonesia
  • Repsol Corridor

Work highlights

Acted as lead international counsel to Matahio Energy, advising on over $800m in acquisitions across Asia Pacific.
Advised one of the world’s leading large-scale data centre operators on the development, construction, and leasing of an extension to one of its two data centre facilities in Singapore.
Advised China Jingye Engineering Corporation on contentious and non-contentious matters arising from the Bedok South Station and Changi East Depot rail infrastructure projects.

Practice head

Marc Rathbone; Kelvin Aw; Lynette Chew; Jeremie Witt

Other key lawyers

Gerald Licnachan

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