White & Case Pte. Ltd.
White & Case Pte. Ltd. has maintained a large team in Singapore featuring a number of prominent partners. It continues to lead the market in renewable energy, including large-scale offshore wind energy projects, and is making a further impression in hydrogen projects. The firm remains a force in oil and gas, and LNG transactions through a host of marquee clients. Saul Daniel is co-head of the Asia Pacific energy industry group and has a strong track record in oil and gas joint ventures and the development and financing of upstream, downstream, and LNG projects. Matthew Osborne and Fergus Smith are established names in Singapore, noted for their experience in renewables and other energy projects around Asia Pacific; this includes major wind energy and hydrogen projects in the region.
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Testimonials
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- 'Intimate commercial understanding of the energy industry, particularly with regard to investments and joint ventures in the downstream sector. By speaking the same language as the business team, White & Case has been able to deliver deals that push the firm to the top of my list for preferred counsel.'
- ‘Matthew Osborne is a great lawyer, easy to work with and experienced in energy projects.’
- ‘The lawyers in the team are all very capable, but also extremely pleasant to work with. Always measured in their negotiation style, they are consistently able to defuse conflicts while adding value and bringing home the desired outcomes. Saul Daniel is a very competent, hands-on partner who leads the team impeccably, and is always available to provide creative solutions to difficult legal issues.'
- 'Nettie Choo is a star associate: her technical skills and positive attitude are superb.’
- 'The advice provided is equally pragmatic and to the point.'
‘They remain at the top of my speed-dial for our most challenging transactions and have proven themselves to be among the most talented and commercially savvy deal-makers in Asia. I know of no other legal team that could have marshalled the necessary resources across multiple offices and among multiple practice areas to deliver such a truly impressive result.’
‘The team is incredibly strong on multiple aspects of complex energy transactions. They are well-sized, and all members of the team are remarkably good at what they do, providing superb support to energy matters across the region.'
‘I was amazed how W&C was able to structure the work and distribute responsibilities between the different team members and act like we are dealing with one individual despite being engaged for a new and complicated matter. This has enabled them to respond in relatively short time and provide quality advice.’
Key clients
- Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
- Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- PT Kilang Pertamina Balikpapan
- RATCH Group
- Jeonnam Offshore Wind Power Co. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised Jeonnam Offshore Wind Power on the development and project financing of the 99MW Jeonnam 1 offshore wind project in South Korea.
- Represented the RATCH Group PCL on its $605m acquisition of the Nexif Energy Group, a renewable energy platform with wind, solar and hydro energy assets across Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Advising Saudi Aramco on the heads of agreement with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) to build a refinery and petrochemical project in Gulei in China's southeastern Fujian Province.
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