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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

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 Whitehaven Coal on its acquisition of the Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines in Queensland and subsequently negotiated joint venture agreements with Nippon Steel and JFE Steel.

Strengths

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Allens is well versed in energy and natural resources law and is well-known for advising top resource companies. Their advice is practical, timely and extremely valuable to our operations.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Asia-Pacific

The Allens team conducted the deal with remarkable precision. Their ability to operate with meticulous attention to detail and impressive efficiency provided both comfort and confidence.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Asia-Pacific

The Allens team have an extremely commercial focus. They boast a deep pool of highly talented lawyers who take pride in solving problems while understanding their clients' risk tolerance.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Louis Chiam
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Band 1
Louis Chiam is based in Melbourne and has particularly noteworthy experience of advising on both complex transactions and regulatory matters in the energy sphere.

Louis is an expert in his field and always provides high quality, practical advice.

Louis is very well respected within our organisation and provides pragmatic and sound advice backed by years of relevant experience.

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Andrew Mansour
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Band 2
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.
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Gerard Woods
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Band 3
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.
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Igor Bogdanich
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Band 3
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.

Igor was really organised, very easy to deal with and helped to bring a successful outcome.

Igor worked tirelessly throughout the transaction, despite facing numerous complex challenges.

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Kate Axup
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Band 3

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 is always a pleasure to work with. She possesses an excellent understanding of the industry and is an expert in her field.

Kate was beyond exceptional. She has been amazing in thought leadership and strategy.

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Richard Malcolmson
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Band 3
Richard Malcolmson is well known as an adviser to major mining companies on asset sales, acquisitions, divestments and takeovers. He is based in Sydney.

Richard is always across the details. His excellent management skills and collegiate approach to negotiations were a key factor in the timely delivery of the deal.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
3
Gerard Woods
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Band 3
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Igor Bogdanich
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Band 3
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Richard Malcolmson
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Igor Bogdanich
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Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities
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Louis Chiam
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Band 1
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Andrew Mansour
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Band 2
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Kate Axup
3
Band 3
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