Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 9210 6500Chambers Review
Corrs Chambers Westgarth fields a full-service, well-staffed independent practice offering noteworthy experience on large-scale project developments and transactions. The firm is prominent in the oil and gas sector, advising on major LNG projects, including their compliance, contractual and transportation issues. The team also offers considerable expertise within the mining and power sectors, as well as regulatory issues concerning renewables projects. The practice is particularly noted for its coverage of the Papua New Guinean market. Its notable clients include CuString, Rio Tinto and Woodside Energy.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Rio Tinto on a AUD2 billion iron ore joint venture with China Baowu Group in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They responded promptly to all of our enquiries, no matter the time of day, and met critical deadlines with ease."
"The team has great depth and the ability to advise on complex energy transaction ranging from construction to regulatory aspects."
"They responded promptly to all of our enquiries, no matter the time of day, and met critical deadlines with ease."
"The team has great depth and the ability to advise on complex energy transaction ranging from construction to regulatory aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Jarosek is based in Perth and maintains a highly respected practice, largely focused on advising clients on aspects of major oil and gas projects, including contractual arrangements and gas processing and transportation agreements.
"Peter’s key strength is his ability to quickly get across complex issues and documents, identify the key areas to focus on and propose a commercial solution."
Michael MacGinley is based in Brisbane and operates a broad practice, with noted strengths in the mining and energy spaces, which encompasses transactional and project delivery as well as key contractual and commercial arrangements.
"His strengths are being personable, calm, clear-thinking, experienced and practical."
"Commercial acumen and clear legal advice from Michael are always appreciated."
Paul Careless advises oil and gas, as well as renewables sector clients on a comprehensive range of project delivery issues, including joint venture, upstream and gas processing arrangements.
Tracey Greenaway works in Corrs Chambers Westgarth's Perth office. She frequently advises large oil and gas companies on day-to-day matters, M&A transactions and issues related to their project development process, including compliance, contracts and disputes, with a particular focus on renewables projects.
"Tracey’s key strength is her ability to apply deep industry experience and technical expertise to large and complex transactions, managing and leveraging a broader team."