King & Wood Mallesons
Client SatisfactionDrawing on an extensive network of offices across China, Singapore and Australia, King & Wood Mallesons is a name to note for nationals and internationals alike seeking assistance with energy, infrastructure and natural resources projects. Sam Farrands attracts a spread of blue-chip clients and is known for his experience on handling PPP projects in Hong Kong. Scott Gardiner’s experience lies in matters relating to climate change, data and energy, while Xiao Yong is a key name to note for regulatory and commercial matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The KWM team are experts in LNG sourcing transactions (including negotiations) and documentation, which placed them in unique advantage compared with other law firms. ’
‘Sam Farrands (partner) and Tian Xu (Associate) - very responsive and always quick turnaround of documentation with precise advice and suggestions.’
Key clients
- Ocean Park Corporation
- West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
- Guangdong Energy Group
- Hong Kong & China Investment Limited / Towngas
- China Gas Holdings Limited
- Beijing Energy International Australia
- CNPC International Ltd.
- North Huajin Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited
- PT Cipta Niaga Gemilang (a subsidiary of SPT Energy Group Inc.)
- Tiptop Energy Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec Group)
- Sinopec International Energy Investment Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Assisted Ocean Park Corporation on procuring the development of an Adventure Zone PPP project through competitive tender processes in Hong Kong.
- Advised West Kowloon Cultural District Authority on Artist Square Towers Public Private Partnership (PPP) project within the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) in Hong Kong - the WKCD project marks one of the largest cultural projects in the world, blending art, education and open space.
- Advised CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) on the structuring and procurement of CLP’s proposed development of the Hong Kong Offshore Wind Farm Project, an offshore wind farm infrastructure project in the south-eastern waters of Hong Kong.
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Sam Farrands, Scott Gardiner, Xiao Yong