Philip Lau’s practice centers on energy-related commercial transactions, primarily in the midstream and downstream segments. He has represented energy companies in the acquisition of power pipeline and other energy-related assets as well as in transactions involving gas processing, fractionation and transportation. Mr. Lau has also represented U.S. companies in the development of power plants, domestic wind and biofuels projects and other energy-related projects both inside and outside the U.S. Mr. Lau’s practice also includes drafting and negotiation of construction contracts for energy-related capital projects, including power plants, pipelines, processing facilities, and wind power generation facilities. Mr. Lau has previously worked throughout South East Asia on the development of independent power projects and his experience includes drafting and preparation of financing documents related to limited recourse financing for IPPs. In the area of technology transactions, he has been involved in software licensing, distribution and professional services agreements, and has experience drafting and negotiating licensing agreements with Fortune 100 companies and state governments, as well as advising on cross-border issues related to software licensing and distribution. Mr. Lau previously served with the Republic of Singapore Police and held the rank of Inspector of Police.
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1992
- B.A., Economics, with highest honors, University of Notre Dame, 1989
Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- District of Columbia
- Texas
Admitted To Practice
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Languages
- Cantonese Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese
Representative Experience
- Represented major U.S. energy company in its investment in 80 MW wind project in Iowa.
- Represented international energy company in negotiation of construction and procurement documentation for refinery expansion in Port Arthur.
- Represented international energy company in drafting and negotiation of industrial gas supply agreement for refinery expansion in Port Arthur.
- Advised European investment fund in connection with its investment in U.S. wind power company.
- Represented Houston-based midstream company in drafting and negotiation of NGL terminalling, transportation and storage agreements.
- Represented alternative fuels venture in drafting and negotiation of biodiesel production, storage and terminalling agreements in Houston ship channel.
- Represented U.S. developer in connection with development of 60 MW wind project in Nebraska.
- Represented international energy company in drafting and negotiating EPC contracts for injection station and pipeline in Mont Belvieu area.
- Represented Houston-based midstream company in drafting and negotiation of NGL pipeline operations and maintenance agreements.
- Represented U.S. energy company in drafting and negotiation of gas processing agreement for facilities in the Piceance Basin, Colorado.
- Represented international diversified energy company in acquisition of West Texas natural gas liquids pipeline.
- Represented international diversified energy company in acquisition of Louisiana natural gas liquids pipeline.
- Represented Japanese gas turbine manufacturer in sale of gas turbines to several U.S.-based power generation facilities, and negotiation of related long-term services agreements.
- Represented multilateral financing agency in drafting and negotiation of various financing and security documents in connection with limited-recourse financing of 56 MW combined cycle power plant in Senegal.
- Represent U.S. developer in connection with development of multiple wind projects in Minnesota.
Publications & Presentations
Professional History
- Partner, Locke Lord LLP
- Senior Counsel, Software AG, Inc., Reston, VA
- Senior Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Washington, D.C.
- Director, Project Development, South East Asia, Coastal Power Company, Houston, TX
- Associate, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, D.C.
- Inspector, Republic of Singapore Police, Singapore
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