Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s energy team stands out for its work on transactions and projects involving the decarbonisation of the energy and resources industry in Asia, which ranges from solar, wind, LNG and hydrogen projects to carbon capture matters. The firm often advises asset managers, energy and infrastructure funds, and sovereign wealth and pension funds. Notably, Anthony Patten, who co-leads the team, has deep experience working with clients across the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas sectors. Glynn Cooper, who co-leads the team with Patten, focuses his practice on supporting private capital clients investing into real assets, particularly energy and infrastructure assets. Irina Akentjeva has particular expertise in oil and gas (including decommissioning and end-of-life matters), LNG, and energy transition matters.
Testimonials
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- 'HSF continue to play a prominent role in the energy sector in the Asia Pacific region and have been a key external resource over the course of the past year. The regional team harbours a wealth of experience in a variety of areas, particularly upstream oil and gas, LNG and, increasingly, the new energy space (e.g. hydrogen).'
- 'Anthony Patten is a major player in Singapore's energy space and has a range of deep expertise across a variety of areas, including LNG and upstream oil and gas.'
Key clients
- BlackRock
- Macquarie Green Investment Group
Work highlights
- Advising BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, on its establishment of a Southeast Asia renewable energy platform, including the platform's first investment in up to five large scale solar projects in the Philippines with total capacity of 1GW.
- Advising Corio Generation on its investment into five offshore wind projects in the Philippines.