Sonya Kalnin Bio

Sonya is a Partner in the Energy group. Dual qualified in England & Wales and Ontario, Canada, Sonya is a seasoned legal expert known for delivering impactful results across diverse legal landscapes. With over two decades of experience, she is a trusted advisor to start-ups, multinational corporations, financial institutions, state-owned enterprises and private equity clients, guiding them through complex global transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, project finance, strategic alliances, corporate governance and regulatory and compliance matters, including ESG. Recognised for her strategic insight and dedication to client service, Sonya has built a reputation for excellence particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors across Asia and internationally. Her deep industry knowledge and innovative, pragmatic, and commercially minded legal advice make her a leader in her field. Consistently ranked as a leading corporate lawyer in Chambers Asia Pacific and Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Sonya is celebrated for her leadership and collaborative approach. Clients praise her as “a great commercially minded lawyer” with “in-depth knowledge that gets the deal done” underscoring her reputation as a leader in her field.