Energy & Natural Resources

Allens has a longstanding focus on mining work, with a leading energy and natural resources law team in Australia. It is especially experienced in energy M&A and funding matters for private and government clients, with additional capability on divestment and contracts issues. The firm is regularly mandated by multinational players in the oil and gas and utilities industries. The on-the-ground team in Vietnam is frequently mandated to advise on oil and gas, power and utilities transactions. It offers notable expertise in renewables work, acting on transactions as well as the full life cycle of development projects.

"They are able to balance a commercial lens with ensuring that their clients are appropriately protected via a robust legal position."

Allens advised the consortium of Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy on the proposed acquisition of Origin Energy.

Louis Chiam and Melissa Keane in Melbourne and Andrew Mansour in Sydney are key points of contact.