Ranking tables

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining | Global

Australia

The Energy & Natural Resources: Mining rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Australia.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael HuntEMK Lawyers
1

Band 1

  1. Keira Brennan Norton Rose Fulbright17 Years Ranked
  2. Jay LearyHerbert Smith Freehills
  3. Simon ScottMinterEllison
2

Band 2

  1. Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin13 Years Ranked
  2. Tony J. Wassaf
    Tony J. Wassaf Jones Day24 Years Ranked
  3. Bruce AdkinsJohnson Winter Slattery
  4. Scott LangfordKing & Wood Mallesons
3

Band 3

  1. Claire Boyd Gilbert + Tobin2 Years Ranked
  2. Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth19 Years Ranked
  3. Damien ClarkeMcCullough Robertson
  4. Gerard WoodsAllens
  5. Igor BogdanichAllens
  6. Lorenzo PacittiKing & Wood Mallesons
  7. Nicholas PappasKing & Wood Mallesons
  8. Paul LingardAshurst
  9. Richard MalcolmsonAllens
  10. Robert JacksonKing & Wood Mallesons
  11. Stuart MacGregorClayton Utz
4

Band 4

  1. Alex Jones
    Alex Jones DLA Piper Australia5 Years Ranked
  2. Brett CohenClayton Utz
  3. Michael BowenThomson Geer

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael Hunt
    EMK Lawyers | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Keira Brennan
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Keira Brennan stands out for the breadth of her resources-related expertise. In addition to transactional mandates, she also advises on regulatory and contentious issues, and on questions concerning access to rail and port infrastructure. She is based in Brisbane.
  2. Jay Leary
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Simon Scott
    MinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. 2
    Michael Blakiston
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Michael Blakiston is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his impressive track record of advising mining clients on regulatory and transactional issues, both domestically and internationally, his range of experience covering over 50 jurisdictions.
  2. Tony J. Wassaf
    2
    Tony J. Wassaf
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    Tony Wassaf is based in Sydney and is highly regarded for his extensive expertise and experience relating to the mining industry, where he has advised on a number of complex and large-scale transactions.
  3. Bruce Adkins
    Johnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Scott Langford
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. 3
    Claire Boyd
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Claire Boyd is based in Perth and is well regarded for expertise handling complex transactions in the resources sector, including mergers and joint ventures.
  2. 3
    Michael MacGinley
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Damien Clarke
    McCullough Robertson | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Gerard Woods
    Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Igor Bogdanich
    Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Lorenzo Pacitti
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Nicholas Pappas
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Paul Lingard
    Ashurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Richard Malcolmson
    Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  10. Robert Jackson
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Stuart MacGregor
    Clayton Utz | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Alex Jones
    4
    Alex Jones
    DLA Piper Australia
    DLA Piper Australia | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Alex Jones is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his handling of both commercial and regulatory matters in the mining sector, particularly those with an international dimension.
  2. Brett Cohen
    Clayton Utz | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 4
  3. Michael Bowen
    Thomson Geer | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
    2024 | Band 4