Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has an excellent record in oil and gas, mining and resources and has successfully pivoted to renewables and energy transition matters, including investments in offshore wind assets. It is also making a further impression in infrastructure projects, including toll road developments. The firm remains noted for LNG, including sale and purchase arrangements, and terminal use arrangements. Renewable energy specialist Glynn Cooper heads the Southeast Asia energy, resources and infrastructure practice. Adrian Cheng leads the Asia finance practice and has a long history in oil and gas financings, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Philippines. Project finance specialist Rupert Baker, the former senior counsel and head of legal at SoftBank Group, was hired in 2022, and the firm welcomed oil and gas project development expert Anthony Patten from King & Spalding LLP in September 2023. Construction and project development specialist Adrian Wong joined the firm’s Formal Law Alliance partner Prolegis LLC.
Testimonials
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‘Knowledgeable, energy sector expertise across geographies (APAC), understanding of Asian investment perspective, willing to help and share, always available for clients.'
‘Takes extra efforts for clients, including any last-minute help, willing to share knowledge and their views.'
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- BlackRock
Work highlights
- Advised BlackRock 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.
- Advised GIC on its ongoing investment and funding rounds in respect of Greenko.