Akin is a major global player in the energy sector and sports an extensive client base and an impressive track record in energy transactions and projects, including oil and gas, LNG, conventional power, renewables and energy transition matters. Jooyoung Song joined as counsel in October 2022, bringing additional energy and project finance experience to the team, along with further connections to Korean export credit agencies and other Korean clients. Since publication, former practice head Paul Greening departed.
Testimonials
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‘The team has deep background in the energy sector. They have lived the matters they are advising on and can provide deep insights based on real world eperience. Further, their network means that additional advice and validation can be sought quickly and efficiently. The team are also great supporters of industry associations. Similarly, the team support advocacy of our industry and engage with media and other professional outlets to provide opinion and informed debate.’
Key clients
- Panthera Thailand Pte Ltd
- Energy Capital Vietnam
- ENEOS Corporation
- Blackpeak Group
- GAIL Group Companies (including GAIL Singapore)
- Tellurian Investments Inc.
- Vitol Inc.
- Barrick Gold
- NextEnergy
- Watar Partners
- Argentem Creek Partners LP
Work highlights
- Advised on more than 23 master sale and purchase agreements (and related confirms executing LNG trades) for GAIL Global Singapore, the LNG trading arm of GAIL India.
- Advised Panthera Thailand on the successful negotiation of joint arrangements with Valeura Energy to establish Panthera Resources, a Singapore-domiciled SPV that will undertake upstream E&P investment across South East Asia.
- Represented Argentem Creek Partners in connection with bonds issued by G3 Exploration (in liquidation), including ongoing advice in relation to the interpretation of the project’s production sharing contracts and other related upstream agreements.