Next Generation Partners

Firms To Watch: Projects and energy

Leading the team at Haiwen & PartnersHallam Chow and Boya Shen advise PRC financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, equity investors and sponsors in the rail, port and petrochemical spaces especially.

Projects and energy in Hong Kong

Linklaters

Linklaters' team is well-regarded for its capabilities advising on energy projects in the renewables space, and its assisting clients with all aspects of high value solar and wind projects in Greater China. The firm provides a comprehensive service in the sector, advising on corporate, banking and finance, capital markets, regulatory and planning issues. The team is led by the ‘very commercially-minded’ Ying Fu who specialises in off-shore wind projects as well as data centre and subsea cable matters. Also of note in the team are the 'excellent' Derek Loh, Suzy Su and Olivia Mok.

Praxisleiter:

Ying Fu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Derek Loh


Referenzen

‘Ying Fu has fantastic knowledge of Taiwanese offshore wind market, very commercially-minded and a very clear communicator.‘

‚Derek Loh is an excellent senior associate who operates at a level well above his seniority.’

Kernmandanten

Affin Bank Berhad


Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited


Bank SinoPac Co., Ltd.


BDO Unibank, Inc.


BNP Paribas


Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


E.Sun Commercial Bank, Ltd.


HSBC


Ørsted


Standard Chartered Bank


Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Ørsted on its divestment of a 50% equity stake in the 589MW Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan to Cathay Life, and its parallel arrangement of a stapled “holdco” financing for the incoming investor in connection with the construction of the project.
  • Advised lenders on a financing to OMS Group SDN. BHD., a leading telecom infrastructure company and provider of subsea cable services.
  • Advised on the original financing of the 605MW Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Project developed by Ørsted, CDPQ and Cathay PE in Taiwan, and are continuing to advise following financial close.

Fangda Partners

Fangda Partners‘ team ‘understands client’s needs’ and regularly advises on various aspects of major infrastructure projects, across sectors from aviation and rail, to logistics and telecoms. The firm is well-versed in supporting China-based clients in their cross-border projects, assisting with outward investments, and advising on financing, M&A, construction and operation-related matters. Greenfield investment and development expert Joe Biqing Zhou spearheads the group alongside Michael Tam who advises on energy, infrastructure and real estate issues.

Praxisleiter:

Joe Biqing Zhou; Michael Tam


Referenzen

‚They have an in-depth understanding of the legal affairs involved in the industry, can clearly point out risks, provide solutions, and introduce cases of other industry participants for reference.‘

‚The Hong Kong and mainland lawyer teams collaborate smoothly and provide comprehensive professional advice.‘

‚Joe (Biqing) Zhou understands companies‘ needs and provides detailed and comprehensive legal advice. He responds promptly to questions and explains patiently.‘

Kernmandanten

Airport Authority Hong Kong


Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd.


Shenzhen Energy Group


China Southern Power Grid International (HK) Co., Limited


Hongkong Electric (Natural Gas) Limited


China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited


State Grid Overseas Investment Limited


EnerWaste Asia Pacific Limited


PowerChina International Group Limited


Hong Shan


Shanghai Electric of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Airport Authority Hong Kong in the greenfield development of the Hong Kong International Airport Logistics Park in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China.
  • Assisted Airport Authority Hong Kong in its RMB 4.3 billion Investment in the Zhuhai Airport.
  • Assisted Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group Co., Ltd. in the public tender for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant on the Artificial Island of Macau.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

With ‘extensive experience in energy projects’, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP's team excels in advising major Chinese oil companies in their overseas projects. The group handles the full life-cycle of projects, including acquisitions, financing, operations and portfolio management. Overseeing the team are Calvin Ho and Hilary Lau, who is experienced handling projects in emerging markets. Also noteworthy in the team is Yida Xu who has expertise in oil and gas, renewables and waste management projects.

Praxisleiter:

Hilary Lau; Calvin Ho


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Yida Xu; Dou Chunyuan


Referenzen

‚The law firm has strong international resource coordination capabilities, and its project lawyers are qualified in multiple jurisdictions, both domestically and internationally. Their service is responsive and highly professional.‘

‚They are highly responsive, possess a deep and precise understanding of clients‘ business needs, possess strong professional expertise, and are highly skilled in coordinating cross-border resources.‘

‚Dou Chunyuan, and Xu Yida are an exceptional legal team in the project and energy sectors.‘

Kernmandanten

China National Petroleum Corporation


China National Offshore Oil Corporation


Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad


Mubadala Energy


Norin Mining (Hong Kong) Limited


PTT Exploration & Production Public Company Limited


Sinochem


Sinopec


SPIC Aluminium & Power Investment Co. Ltd.


Zhaojin Capital (Hong Kong) Limited


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King & Wood Mallesons

Possessing ‘exceptional expertise in international LNG trading contracts’ work, King & Wood Mallesons' team offers a breadth of experience in the petrochemical and oil and gas sectors in particular. The team advises major Chinese energy clients on production, shipping, commodity trading and operational matters. It is also well-versed in infrastructure projects, including those involving ports, airports and data centres. M&A advisor Nicholas Molan, Sam Farrands, and renewable energy specialist Scott Gardiner oversee the practice. Tian Xu brings experience in joint venture, construction and project agreement contexts.

Praxisleiter:

Nicholas Molan; Scott Gardiner; Sam Farrands


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Tian Xu


Referenzen

‘The team demonstrates exceptional expertise in international LNG trading contracts, with a strong grasp of industry practices and customary terms and conditions.’

‘Led by Sam Farrands and supported by Tian Xu, the team is highly efficient and responsive. They consistently provide thoughtful feedback and work diligently.’

‘Sam Farrands and Tian Xu are great to work with. Both are industry players with in-depth knowledge of PPP projects.’

Kernmandanten

Sinopec Group


China Gas Group Hong Kong


China National Petroleum Corporation


China National Offshore Oil Company


Towngas Hong Kong


Guangdong Energy Group


CLP Power Hong Kong


North Huajin Refining and Petrochemical Company


Sino Gas & Energy


Ocean Park Corporation


West Kowloon Cultural District Authority


International Finance Corporation


North Huajin Refining and Petrochemical Co.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Ocean Park Corporation on the procurement of three PPP projects as part of the corporation’s strategy to redevelop a multi-purpose retail, recreation, education and conservation complex.
  • Advised West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in the procurement of a PPP project to develop the West Kowloon Cultural District, a World-class commercial, entertainment, and cultural complex in Hong Kong.

DLA Piper

DLA Piper's team regularly advises financial institutions on issues relating to credit facilities and financings across Asia. The group’s experience includes projects in the telecoms, manufacturing and renewables sectors. Trinh Hoang leads the team from Hong Kong, advising banks on general lending, private credit and special situations financings. At the same office, Naomi Hong specialises in cross-border project finance in energy and infrastructure projects. In April 2025, Carolyn Dong  and Russell Wilkinson both departed the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Trinh Hoang


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Naomi Hong


Referenzen

‘The people and their experience are stand-out.’

‘The team’s experience, expertise, respective personalities and solutions-oriented approach are key for us.’

Kernmandanten

DBS Bank


DZ Bank


Mashreq Bank


Rabobank


Societe Generale


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising DZ Bank on a Sinosure covered buyer credit facility agreement for the Ecogreen Group in respect of Phase 1 of the 55MWp solar power plant located in Sazak, Sarayköy, Denizli, for PRC supplier Zhejiang Orient.
  • Advising DBS on a telecommunication infrastructure financing for Huawei and True Corporation Public Company Limited, a joint venture between the Charoen Pokphand Group and Telenor, a leading telecoms company in Thailand.
  • Advising Societe Generale on a renewable solar projects programme across Europe, Asia and Australia for Trina Solar Group.

Milbank

Milbank's offering is well-versed in advising clients on renewable energy projects across Asia, particularly those in the wind energy sector. The team counts lenders, developers, financiers, sponsors and contractors amongst its clientele. Desiree Woo, who is experienced in power generation, natural resources and digital infrastructure projects, spearheads the practice. Marco Ying adds expertise in infrastructure finance. Shephard Liu retired from the team in May 2025.

Praxisleiter:

Desiree Woo


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Marco Ying


Kernmandanten

The Export-Import Bank of China


Industrial and Commercial Bank of China


Asian Development Bank


Shandong Electric Power 3


ACEN Corporation


PT Amman Mineral Industri


GNPower Ltd


Aboitiz Power


China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co., Ltd.


CITIC Construction


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Asian Development Bank and the Senior Secured Parties in connection with the financing and construction of the Monsoon Wind Power Project – a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos.
  • Representing a project company in the 2x612MW (net) supercritical coal-fired power project in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
  • Represented a project company and its sponsors in connection with the EPC arrangements with Chinese EPC contractor and limited recourse financing of this $1.7bn supercritical coal-fired power plant project in Bataan Province in the Philippines.