The Singapore projects team at Akin is active in a number of cross-border M&A deals, financings, and divestments. The group is strong in the energy sector, with equal expertise in oil and gas and renewable energy work. The firm is also noted for representing mining and infrastructure sector entities. Paul Greening heads the practice and has established strength in handling LNG mandates. Associate Jooyoung Song acts on on energy project financing matters.
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‘The team's advice is practical. They are also not afraid to offer an opinion on alternate ways of addressing an issue.'
‘The individuals are exceptionally available. The response time is excellent.'
- 'Paul Greening offers an excellent and reliable service.'
- 'Paul takes a holistic view of our industry.'
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 GAIL Global Singapore on over 20 master sale and purchase agreements concerning LNG trading.
- Advised Panthera Thailand Pte Ltd on the successful negotiation of joint arrangements with Valeura Energy to establish Panthera Resources, a Singapore-domiciled SPV for the purpose of upstream E&P investment across South East Asia.
- Represented Argentem Creek Partners in a bond restructuring matter, involving ongoing advice concerning the interpretation of a project’s production sharing contracts and other related upstream agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Greening