Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 1
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Provided by Allens
Allens' energy and resources lawyers are true specialists within key sectors of the Australian economy. Our global alliance with Linklaters enables us to provide first class expertise across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors in all relevant jurisdictions.
We have a well-established client base with long standing clients such as Rio Tinto, Glencore, Newcrest Mining, ExxonMobil, AGL, TransGrid, Mitsui and regulatory bodies such as the Australian Energy Market Commission.
Our team has an in-depth understanding of the energy and resources industry with specialists in electricity, oil and gas industry regulation, mining, competition policy, environmental regulation, industrial relations, project finance, corporate restructuring, privatisation and corporatisation. We have commodity-specific expertise in the challenges facing the development of iron ore, coal, copper, gold, nickel and other metal and mineral resources across Australia and Asia, including mine development and operations, sales and marketing. In addition, we have dedicated practitioners focusing on the Oil & Gas sector, with specialists with experience in all aspects of LNG and floating LNG projects, as well as coal seam gas and shale gas projects. We also draw on the expertise of lawyers in other groups within the firm for areas such as financing or taxation.
Chambers Review
Allens fields a market-leading practice with considerable strength across the oil and gas, mining and utilities sectors. The practice displays a strong aptitude in the renewables sector, covering acquisitions, divestments and the full life cycle of development projects. The firm is regularly sought out by major resources clients to assist with large-scale projects and complex commercial transactions. The team has considerable experience advising on policy drafting and regulatory issues within the electricity sector. In addition, the practice boasts of access to worldwide expertise through the Linklaters alliance, representing several of the globe's best-known multinational players in all relevant jurisdictions. Key clients include Rio Tinto, Snowy Hydro and Brookfield Asset Management.
Work Highlights
- Allens advised the consortium of Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy on the proposed acquisition of Origin Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are able to balance a commercial lens with ensuring that their clients are appropriately protected via a robust legal position."
"They were very responsive and turned around drafts quickly."
"They are able to balance a commercial lens with ensuring that their clients are appropriately protected via a robust legal position."
"They were very responsive and turned around drafts quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Louis Chiam is based in Melbourne and has particularly noteworthy experience of advising on both complex transactions and regulatory matters in the energy sphere.
"He is an excellent lawyer - really good commercially, very concise and understands the market and our business."
Andrew Mansour is based in Sydney and is noted for his impressive track record acting on large and complex energy projects, particularly in the electricity sector.
"Andrew Mansour provides a very professional and commercial service to his clients. He is extremely responsive and delivers advice in a way that businesses are able to digest and appreciate."
Gerard Woods maintains a strong track record of advising on large transactions, joint ventures and asset sales, as well as on commodities disputes and project structuring in the Western Australian mining space.
Igor Bogdanich is based in Perth and is respected for his extensive experience advising on large M&A transactions and projects in the mining and gas sectors.
Richard Malcolmson is well known as an adviser to major mining companies on asset sales, acquisitions, divestments and takeovers. He is based in Sydney.
"Richard Malcolmson from Allens is a great lawyer and leader."