Bird & Bird ATMD LLP’s projects and energy practice is noted for its experience in handling all aspects of renewable power projects and energy regulatory matters. The firm has considerable expertise in advising on ESG, construction contracts, competition law, and IP and licensing matters for clients within the energy and construction sectors. Sandra Seah, who has expertise in energy, corporate and commercial law, heads the team. Akshay Kishore focuses on international commercial arbitration work in the energy, mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Bird & Bird has been providing excellent support to us. The team is versatile and provides the support we need. Their ability to give us focused and clear advice is outstanding.'
‘They go out of their way to help us. Sandra Seah is outstanding as a leader. In spite of their busy schedule, they go out of their way to help.’
‘Very professional team with many years of experience working together. Very high availability and flexibility. They make you feel very accompanied and supported in any legal discussion.’
‘Sandra Seah's leadership is a true benchmark in the energy industry throughout the region. Her technical knowledge, way of communicating and her contacts in the industry allow to make easy the projects that appear to be difficult.’
‘The team at Bird & Bird are not only good at what they do, but they also take the effort to deepen their knowledge of the industry they are working on/with. So as clients, it will be easier when speaking in industry lingo.'
‘Working with Sandra was a breeze. She is super-efficient, and her commercial knowledge of the industry makes it easier to discuss the projects ongoing, and she is able to provide on point advice for us.’
Key clients
- Energy Market Authority of Singapore
- Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
- Bluefield Renewable
- Terrenus Energy
- China Longyuan Power Group Corporation Limited
- Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Association of Singapore (HFCAS)
- ICOP Group
- Voltas Limited
- China Energy Investment Corporation Limited
- Denholm Yam Contracting Company LLC
- Energetix Pte Ltd
- GasHub Pte Ltd
- K2 Strategic Pte. Ltd.
- Organica Water Solutions Private Limited
- Singapore Environment Council
Work highlights
- Advised the Energy Market Authority of Singapore on its microgrid programme at Pulau Ubin, involving an electricity supply within a microgrid infrastructure using intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.
- Advised the Energy Market Authority of Singapore on a BESS Agreement with Sembcorp.
- Advised the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore on a consortium agreement between power importers from Singapore, concerning the import of power from Indonesia to Singapore.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sandra Seah