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 pipeline and other energy-related assets as well as in transactions involving gas processing, fractionation and transportation. Mr. Lau has previously worked throughout South East Asia on the development of international power projects and his experience includes drafting and preparation of financing documents related to limited recourse financing for independent power projects. 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 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 investment arm of major foreign financial institution in acquisition of district cooling assets in Illinois and Nevada.
- 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 U.S. software company in drafting and negotiation of transactional documentation related to granting of worldwide licensing rights to and purchase of certain corporate assets by European independent software vendor.
- 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.
- Conducted in-country due-diligence, preparation of bid documents; drafting of information memorandum and negotiation of joint venture and financing documents for 135 MW gas-fired power plant in southern Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Conducted in-country due-diligence and negotiation of joint venture for development of captive power plant utilizing refinery off-gas in Bangkok, Thailand.
Professional History
Partner in the law firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
Senior Counsel, Software AG, Inc., Reston, Va.
Senior Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, Washington, DC
Director, Project Development, South East Asia,
Coastal Power Company, Houston, Texas
Associate, Baker & McKenzie, Washington, D.C.
Inspector, Republic of Singapore Police, Singapore
Professional Affiliations
Member, State Bar of Pennsylvania
Member, District of Columbia Bar
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