Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow maintains an active presence in energy transition and renewables, notably representing Korean and other North Asian clients in LNG sale and purchase agreements. The firm’s extensive geographic coverage has enabled the Singapore office to successfully target Indonesia, Thailand and other emerging markets. Sun Kyun Lim frequently teams up with colleagues in Seoul to advise Korean clients. Kim Hock Ang provides further expertise in project development and project finance, particularly in Southeast Asia, and is another expert in the LNG sector. Andrew Zaw is an established project finance specialist with a fine record across the energy sphere. Former Asia Pacific head of projects Martin David retired in December 2022.
Testimonials
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‘The practice has a strong and diverse team of individuals. No matter how overwhelming our instructions may be, the team always delivers. I would absolutely recommend them to companies seeking legal assistance for projects in Asia.’
‘Kim Hock Ang - reliable, understands our business and provides clear legal advice. We highly value his judgments and it has been a pleasure working with him.'
- 'Aaron Jones - responsive, reliable, and provides clear legal advice. He has a great commercial sense. We have been reliant on him heavily on one of our big transactions and we know we are in good hands.’
Key clients
- Acciona Energia Global
- Electricity Generating Public Company Limited
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for the EGCO Group on the disposal of its entire shares in three geothermal power plants in Indonesia to Star Energy Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Advised Acciona Energía Global, on its acquisition of a close-to 50% acquisition of The Blue Circle, a renewable energy company based in Singapore.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kim Hock Ang