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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia
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What the team is known for

The Ashurst energy and resources team represents the Australian arm of one of the worldwide firm's core practice groups, well known for its representation of leading multinationals on nationwide and cross-border mandates. The practice is particularly renowned for its advice on major transactional and contentious issues within the oil and gas and mining sectors, and is increasingly active in wind, hydro and energy storage matters. In addition, the firm is noted for its cost-effective employment of new document management technologies. Its clients include Akaysha Energy, Genari Renewables and Woodside.

Strengths

"Ashurst has a large team with bench depth and deep market experience. They smoothly handle complex matters with seamless integration between offices."

"They always provide timely service and respond immediately."

Work highlights

Ashurst advised Gentari Renewables Australia on the acquisition of WIRCON GmbH's Australian renewable energy business through a competitive sales process.

Notable practitioners

Paul Newman is based in Brisbane and offers considerable experience of advising on large transactions and project developments. In addition, he has expertise handling complex contractual and regulatory issues, particularly in the traditional and renewable energy sectors.

Paul Lingard is Perth-based and is particularly noted for his versatility across the energy and resources spectrum, but especially where mining and utilities-related issues are concerned. He handles the full breadth of transactional, regulatory and operational issues. "He has a very commercial approach to matters, listens to the needs of clients and provides business advice tailored to clients' need."

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Paul Lingard
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Band 3
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Paul Newman
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Paul Lingard
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