Herbert Smith Freehills LLP remains a top choice for clients including sponsors, banks, government bodies, looking for assistance with traditional energy, renewables, utilities, transport and infrastructure projects. It's recent caseload includes a diverse range of projects ranging from water and waste, to transport infrastructure like rail, airports, ports, and roads, as well as PPP/PFI initiatives. In Beijing, the group is steered by Monica Sun who handles an increasing number of major projects in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America; Calvin Ho who expertly handles cross-border developments, acquisitions, financings and joint ventures for leading energy and infrastructure players. Over in Hong Kong, Hilary Lau stands at the helm, offering aid with issues related to oilfield services and LNG.
Testimonials
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‘Very familiar with China's LNG market and LNG international trade business, and understands client's needs and industry rules.’
‘They respond quickly to the needs of the clients and meet the needs professionally, with high quality and efficiency during the intense and fast SPA negotiation stage.’
Key clients
- V.Ships Asia Group Pte Ltd
- FAS Energy For Trading Company
Work highlights
- Advised FAS Energy, a Saudi Arabian solar giant, on forming a joint venture with PCG Power to develop rooftop solar projects in China, valued at USD 138 million.
- Advised Ravenala Investment, a fund backed by Chinese government, on its USD 200 million financing of the 300MW Amaria Hydro Power Plant in Guinea.