K&L Gates Straits Law LLC's team stands out for its LNG and energy transition work, often advising port operators, alternative energy developers, lenders, and commercial energy customers. Key individual Marius Toime co-heads the team with Sarah Park. Toime is experienced in advising on the investment and financing of renewables and clean technology, mining, LNG, and various forms of social and transport infrastructure. Park similarly advises clients on a wide range of renewables, power, infrastructure, oil & gas, and LNG projects internationally.
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Key clients
- PT Pertamina Hulu Energi
- PT Pertamina (Persero)
- Korean Midland Power Co., Ltd
- Simmtech Holdings Co. Ltd.
- KOGAS
- PT Petromine Energy Trading
- EDP Renewables
- Foran Energy
- Hunter Douglas Group Limited
- PT Kilang Pertamina International
- Gail Global (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised PT Pertamina (Persero) through its subsidiary on its joint acquisition with Malaysia's Petronas of a US$650 million stake in the Masela gas block in Indonesia, formerly held by the UK-based oil and gas giant, Shell.
- Advised KOMIPO and its affiliated US subsidiaries on its Texas solar project involving an acquisition, financing and signing of equity capital contribution agreement for the tax equity investment by Morgan Stanley Renewables Inc.
- Advised Simmtech Holdings Co. Ltd. on the successful project development, investment and financing of a US$120 million greenfield industrial facility in Penang, Malaysia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marius Toime, Sarah Park