The Singapore office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Lian Yok Tan and Nicholas Hanna as partners in the firm’s energy and corporate/M&A practices, respectively. Tan arrives from White & Case LLP, while Hanna joins from Watson, Farley & Williams LLP.
Tan advises government bodies, banks, and corporations throughout Asia on project development and financing in the energy, infrastructure, power, mining, and oil and gas sectors. She also counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions, commercial trade matters, structured and asset financings, and private equity transactions.
“K&L Gates has a very experienced and cohesive energy, infrastructure and resources practice and I’m thrilled to be a part of this dynamic team,” said Tan. “Backed by the firm’s broad knowledge base, multidisciplinary capabilities, and extensive network in the global energy, infrastructure and resources space, I’m looking forward to bringing to our clients an exceptional level of attention and service that sets the standard.”
Counseling clients in the oil and gas, mining, energy, and resort sectors throughout the Asia Pacific region, Hanna advises on Main Market and AIM listings on the London Stock Exchange, capital raising, private equity transactions, and complex contractual commercial disputes that focus on international trade, oil and gas, and intellectual property.
Hanna stated: “With an established international corporate practice, K&L Gates offers a solid platform for my practice. I look forward to being part of a global team that will deliver unparalleled capabilities and benefits for my clients.”
“We are delighted that Lian Yok and Nick have joined us,” said David K. Y. Tang, K&L Gates’ Managing Partner, Asia. “They add depth and breadth to our regional capabilities and reflect our increasing commitment to Southeast Asia.”
