White & Case LLP 'draws upon energy specialists across the globe, including in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore'. The team is known for its ability to handle the full scope of project development and financings within the renewables, oil and gas, mining and metals and infrastructure spaces, both within China and beyond it. Beijing-based practice head David Li leverages his expertise in equity and debt financings throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America, working on projects across the energy, natural resources, utilities, and telecommunications industries. In Shanghai, Vivian Tsoi is recommended for US-China and Europe-China cross-border transactions. Yan Yan is a further name to note.
Testimonials
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- ‘We commend the team for being proactive in addressing key risks and issues in the projects. W&C managed to provide high quality and timely support to us.’
‘David Li has ample experience in project finance transaction, and always provided valuable and practical advice, taking into account both legal and commercial matters of the transaction.’
'Unlike other firms that have pockets of expertise in one or two offices, White & Case is able to draw upon energy specialists across the globe, including in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. For that reason, I have worked with their teams for almost two decades now and have never been disappointed by their responsiveness and deep understanding of the energy sector. ’
‘Saul Daniel of the Singapore office remains on my speed dial for his outstanding support for high-stakes transactions in China and Southeast Asia.’
Key clients
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
- Saudi Aramco
- Petroliam Nasional Berhad
- Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Li