Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
Email address
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+61 2 9258 6000About
Provided by Ashurst
Ashurst's Energy & Natural Resources Department is the largest specialist and most experienced team in Australia evidenced through the major deals and projects we advise on. We work with the leading companies across each of the oil & gas, mining and energy sectors. We are deeply embedded in the mining sector, from established producers through to the junior explorers, and banks and investors that provide funding to them, our experience spans a diverse range of metals and minerals. Our oil and gas team have knowledge spanning decades of oil & gas developments in Australia and abroad. We have worked on nearly every major domestic onshore and offshore oil & gas development in Australia. Our work in supporting Australia's strategic growth and development in this sector gives us true industry standing. Our energy team are recognised for our work across all aspects of infrastructure projects. Our team of over 40 partners support the full spectrum of legal advice through each stage of the energy project life cycle. We are the 'go-to' firm for energy project development in Australia and are recognized as market leaders across solar, energy storage, wind, hydro. waste to energy and power purchase agreements.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Ashurst advised Australian Renewable Energy Hub Project Consortium, operated by BP, on an advanced green hydrogen project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It's always comforting to know you can pick up the phone and talk to someone who understands the industry trends, the market locally and globally as well as providing legal expertise."
"Ashurst has had the depth and capacity to meet all of our needs and has presented very credible subject matter experts across a broad range of issues."
"The firm has been exceptional in its quality and responsiveness on all activities, particularly on super time critical tasks to ensure things keep moving."
"It's always comforting to know you can pick up the phone and talk to someone who understands the industry trends, the market locally and globally as well as providing legal expertise."
"Ashurst has had the depth and capacity to meet all of our needs and has presented very credible subject matter experts across a broad range of issues."
"The firm has been exceptional in its quality and responsiveness on all activities, particularly on super time critical tasks to ensure things keep moving."
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.
"He's definitely got the expertise and reputation."
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.
Dan Brown is based in Brisbane and is noted for his significant knowledge of the renewable energy sector and expertise in energy transition-related issues. He is regularly called upon by notable clients to advise on large-scale infrastructure projects.
"I'm always impressed by Dan's work and the enthusiasm he brings every day."
"He's responsive and understands the business needs, challenges and the broader strategic and commercial drivers."
"Dan Brown offers great service and is able to provide knowledge and support across broad aspects of the engagement."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ashurst
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Industries
Provided by Ashurst
Mining
Oil & Gas
Utilities