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From the wellhead or mine to the power plant or consumer, our wide-ranging Energy and Resources experience is reflected in legal and commercial advice of the very highest quality.
At Rajah & Tann Asia, we have a talented team of highly-rated specialists with expertise to assist with all aspects of Oil & Gas, Mining & Minerals, Power projects and corporate transactions with extensive experience in such fields across Asia.
We act for sponsors, contractors, service providers, financiers and governments on projects and transactions across the Asia-Pacific region. Our clients include many of the world’s largest energy and resources companies.
Well understanding the commercial drivers and the key risks involved for all parties in Oil & Gas, Minerals and Power projects, we assist clients finding the right creative solutions to issues. We pride ourselves in our ability to combine technical excellence with strategic, commercial and pragmatic advice.
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Oil & Gas
We have acted for many of the super-majors, as well as other leading international and regional petroleum companies, contractors, service providers and regional governments.
Our upstream expertise includes:
- Exploration and production, including drafting and negotiating PSCs, joint operating agreements, and project agreements with host governments (including arrangements relating to government carries, back-in rights, stabilisation and transfer of operatorship);
- Offtake, processing, shipping and transportation, including FPSO, FPS and Floating LNG projects;
- Service contracts and procurement;
- Acquisitions and divestments, including farm-in and farm-out agreements;
- Structuring, investment protection, and regulatory issues for Oil & Gas projects; and
- Disputes, including litigation and arbitration (local and international).
Our midstream and downstream experience includes:
- Refinery and petrochemical projects;
- FEED, EPC and construction of infrastructure and facilities;
- Shipping and transportation, including gas pipeline and transportation agreements;
- Advising on regulatory, licensing, environmental, property, retail, competition, employment, transportation and import/export aspects of downstream petroleum businesses;
- Joint ventures and shareholder agreements;
- Acquisitions and divestments; and
- Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration (local and international).
Power
Transactions handled by our lawyers include coal-fired, gas-fired, hydroelectric, solar and other renewable energy power plants. We work closely with project developers, contractors and governmental regulatory bodies to see projects through from tender to completion.
Our expertise includes:
- Regulatory and licensing issues;
- Power purchase agreements;
- Fuel supply agreements;
- EPC and O&M contracts;
- Land and environmental issues;
- Joint venture arrangements; and
- Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration.
Mining and Minerals
We have acted on major projects for some of the world’s largest resources companies, as well as other leading international and regional mineral companies, contractors and service providers.
Our expertise includes:
- Exploration and mining, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, concessions, licences, and life-of-project agreements with host governments (including arrangements relating to government carries, back-in rights and stabilisation);
- EPC and construction;
- Refinery and smelter projects;
- Management, services, and IP;
- Offtake, trading and marketing;
- Shipping and transportation;
- Service contracts and procurement;
- Structuring, investment protection, and regulatory issues for Mining and Minerals projects;
- Acquisitions and divestments; and
- Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration (local and international).
Commodity Trading
Our experience also includes all aspects of oil & gas, mineral and commodities trading, including:
- Regulatory and licensing;
- Tax and investment incentives;
- Establishment of trading hubs including corporate, property and employment;
- Transportation and shipping; and
- Disputes, including litigation and international arbitration.
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Recognition
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Band 1 - Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
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Tier 1 - Project Development: Energy and InfrastructureThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
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Tier 1 - Project Development: EnergyIFLR1000 (2024) (Malaysia)
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Tier 1 - Energy and ConstructionBenchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2023) (Vietnam)
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Tiers 1 & 2 - Projects & EnergyThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore)
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Band 2 - Projects & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Indonesia, Singapore)
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Outstanding - EnergyAsialaw (2023-24) (Indonesia, Malaysia)
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Highly Recommended - EnergyAsialaw (2023-24) (Myanmar, Philippines)
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Recommended - EnergyAsialaw (2023-24) (Singapore, Vietnam)
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Notable - EnergyAsialaw (2023-24) (Thailand)
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Ranked - Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyChambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
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"Rajah & Tann Singapore's lawyers are sought after by major banks and corporate borrowers due to an excellent track record in both large and mid-sized work, from traditional banking and syndicated lending to project and real estate finance. The team is capable of handling Shari'a-compliant financings and green financing. It additionally offers notable regulatory expertise regarding fintech issues and digital licence applications. The regional offering is well placed to handle cross-border instructions due to its network of offices across the region, including in Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and China. Key clients of the department include Pace Enterprise, HSBC and OCBC."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
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"They are very accommodating and professional in representing us in contract negotiations with the preferred bidder, and very attentive to details."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024) (Singapore)
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"Assegaf Hamzah & Partners is noted for advising some of the region's largest energy and resources companies, as well as government entities and export credit agencies, on legal matters in Indonesia. The team is proficient in handling project-related transactions, financings and development in the oil and gas, renewable energy and petrochemical spaces, as well as mining, road and rail infrastructure developments."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Indonesia)
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"Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is recognised and respected in the legal market for its activity in the Philippines infrastructure and energy arenas. It is well versed in project finance, including in the LNG and renewable energy sectors. The firm demonstrates strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and contractual issues, including in relation to disputes work."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Philippines)
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"Christopher & Lee Ong are very committed to handling the work given and are expert in giving advice for complex matters even in a short period of time."Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024) (Malaysia)
Deep legal knowledge and experience in advising on projects. Thorough analysis of legal issues. Ability to deal with complex issues and provide practical solutions."
Our Energy & Resources Team
Consultant, Christopher & Lee Ong
Chief Representative, Shenzhen Representative Office
