Herbert Smith Freehills LLP boasts a premier position in the energy sector, providing ‘top-quality advice’ in areas like oil and gas, LNG, power, mining, nuclear, and renewables. The team’s proficiencies also extend to diverse projects ranging from water and waste, to transport infrastructure like rail, airports, ports, and roads, as well as PPP/PFI initiatives. At the leadership core are Monica Sun and Calvin Ho based in mainland China, and Hilary Lau based in Hong Kong. Sun is renowned for guiding Chinese companies on a myriad of overseas energy projects, spanning from petrochemical plants and LNG to solar, hydropower, and wind endeavours. Ho brings rich experience in cross-border transactions, adeptly handling acquisitions, development, financing, and more for the region’s leading energy and infrastructure giants. Of Counsel Jie Li offers insightful advice to Chinese state-owned enterprises and global clients, particularly on greenfield project development and financing across various energy domains such as LNG and wind projects.
Testimonials
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‘The team of lawyers is familiar with the rules of international M&A transactions and the business demands of state-owned enterprises and is able to provide legal solutions. The firm also conducts M&A market research from time to time, and analyses transaction volume and trends, which is valuable for reference.’
‘Calvin Ho and Jie Li stand out. The quality of their legal services is high, the response to customer needs is professional and timely, and their fees are relatively reasonable. They are a cooperative law firm in the host country which is able to meet the needs of the project.’
Key clients
- CNPC
- CNOOC
Work highlights
- Advised Sinopec on its joint venture with Saudi Aramco and SABIC to develop a new petrochemical complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Advised Mineral Resources Limited on its investments in China in downstream lithium.