Energy & Natural Resources

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.

"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."

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

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."