Morrison Foerster (Singapore) remains noted for LNG and renewable projects, despite the April 2023 departure of Tessa Davis to an in-house position. The Singapore group continues to be active in energy acquisitions and disposals, leveraging the firm’s global expertise in clean energy and renewables. ‘Exceptional lawyer’ Per Lindberg was promoted to the partnership in January 2023 and continues to be recognised for major LNG and clean energy projects.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Morrison Foerster's energy team understands their clients' unique needs better than most other firms, and promptly and effectively tailors solutions to meet these needs in a way that adds significant value.’

  • ‘Per Lindberg is an exceptional lawyer that provides high value judgment to novel and complex projects. He also communicates very well with clients to ensure that he delivers quality work products that meet their exact needs.’

  • ‘Diverse background covering all topics.’

  • ‘Understanding capabilities and linking abilities to connect the dots. Strategy and foreseeing.’

  • 'Quite reliable with many talents. ’

  • ‘Per Lindberg is proactive and client centric. He is competent and dedicated. He is quite familiar with the regulatory framework and energy market situation in Asia Pacific region.’

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Key clients

  • Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
  • Sumitomo Corporation
  • First Solar, Inc.
  • EverStream Energy Capital Management
  • Chugoku Electric Power Co. Inc.
  • SoftBank Group Corp

Work highlights

  • Represented First Solar in the sale of its 293 MW DC utility-scale solar project development platform in Japan, and its solar operations and maintenance platform in Japan with approximately 665 MW DC under management, to PAG.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Per Lindberg