Energy & Natural Resources
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
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Allens' energy and resources lawyers are true specialists within key sectors of the Australian economy. Our global alliance with Linklaters enables us to provide first class expertise across the mining, oil and gas and utilities sectors in all relevant jurisdictions.
We have a well-established client base with long standing clients such as Rio Tinto, Glencore, Newcrest Mining, ExxonMobil, AGL, TransGrid, Mitsui and regulatory bodies such as the Australian Energy Market Commission.
Our team has an in-depth understanding of the energy and resources industry with specialists in electricity, oil and gas industry regulation, mining, competition policy, environmental regulation, industrial relations, project finance, corporate restructuring, privatisation and corporatisation. We have commodity-specific expertise in the challenges facing the development of iron ore, coal, copper, gold, nickel and other metal and mineral resources across Australia and Asia, including mine development and operations, sales and marketing. In addition, we have dedicated practitioners focusing on the Oil & Gas sector, with specialists with experience in all aspects of LNG and floating LNG projects, as well as coal seam gas and shale gas projects. We also draw on the expertise of lawyers in other groups within the firm for areas such as financing or taxation.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Allens advised Global Infrastructure Partners on its USD1.4 billion investment in a joint venture with Perdaman to develop a urea plant and associated infrastructure on the Burrup Peninsula, Western Australia.
Strengths
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"The material produced by the firm is well thought through, comprehensive, structured well and easy to digest. Allens always delivers."
"Allens is highly client-centric, it's one of its strongest attributes."
"The go-to firm; it is better than any other, and for corporate knowledge and commerciality the firm is second to none."
"The material produced by the firm is well thought through, comprehensive, structured well and easy to digest. Allens always delivers."
"Allens is highly client-centric, it's one of its strongest attributes."
"The go-to firm; it is better than any other, and for corporate knowledge and commerciality the firm is second to none."
Notable Practitioners
Louis Chiam is based in Melbourne and has particularly noteworthy experience of advising on both complex transactions and regulatory matters in the energy sphere.
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 is highly experienced, and a genuine, trusted adviser."
"He's great, one of the best partners I've worked with. He's very approachable and good at making sure he's only a phone call away,"
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.
Kate Axup is based in Melbourne and is recognised for her considerable expertise in the energy sector, with particular specialism in green energy. She is well versed in advising notable clients on offtake and power purchase agreements in addition to regulatory compliance matters.
"Kate's very diligent and detail-oriented while being commercial. She's commercial in how she deals with complexity and ensuring the client is comfortable with things."
"A go-to lawyer in the energy sector who values long-term relationships. She has a deep understanding of her clients, the ability to respond quickly and be well informed: a delight to deal with."
Richard Malcolmson is well known as an adviser to major mining companies on asset sales, acquisitions, divestments and takeovers. He is based in Sydney.
"He is excellent. He's underrated and has worked on the biggest resources deals."
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