Stephenson Harwood has expanded its energy transition practice with the addition of a three-member team in Singapore from Penningtons Manches Cooper, led by partners Nick Dingemans (R) and John Zadkovich.
Joining them in the move is Lena Ow, who had previously been an associate with Stephenson Harwood's alliance firm in Singapore, Virtus Law.
Dingemans is a corporate and M&A lawyer with experience in cross-border acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and project development. His practice focuses on the energy transition, including renewables, low-emission fuels, and cleantech.
He joined Penningtons in 2021 from Watson Farley & Williams. Dingemans had earlier been a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, and spent more than a decade at Clifford Chance.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a disputes lawyer, Zadkovich focuses on international arbitration, litigation, and investigations. His areas of expertise cover energy transition and banking and finance, as well as technology and cleantech.
Zadkovich returned to Penningtons in 2022 from the independent energy consultancy he had been running in Hong Kong. He earlier worked at Vinson & Elkins and McGrigors.
The move is aimed at strengthening Stephenson Harwood's presence in the growing decarbonisation sector, particularly in Southeast Asia.
“Since identifying decarbonisation as a key strategic priority of the firm, we have been actively pursuing senior hires in this space. It's unusual to be able to bring on board a team of such experienced and highly regarded lawyers, and their existing track record working together, and the natural synergies between their contentious and non-contentious practices, is exciting for the firm at this time,” said Daryll Ng, Singapore office managing partner at Stephenson Harwood, in a statement.
Added Tom Platts, head of Southeast Asia M&A: “Their deep understanding of the energy transition and decarbonisation sector, combined with their strong client relationships, will enhance our service offering and drive strategic growth in Southeast Asia.”
Stephenson Harwood has identified decarbonisation as a key strategic priority, with its decarbonisation practice supporting clients in areas such as offshore and onshore wind, solar, biomass, and hydrogen projects.
After the departures of Dingemans, Zadkovich and Ow, Penningtons now has two partners and an associate in Singapore. They include Nick How, who joined from local Big Four outfit Rajah & Tann last year.
