Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia
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.
Strengths
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.
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.
Notable practitioners
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,
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.
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.
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.
He is excellent. He's underrated and has worked on the biggest resources deals.