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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Energy & Natural Resources

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Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Ashurst Perkins Coie's Energy & Natural Resources Department is the largest specialist and most experienced team in Australia evidenced through the major deals and projects we advise on. We work with the leading companies across each of the oil & gas, mining and energy sectors. We are deeply embedded in the mining sector, from established producers through to the junior explorers, and banks and investors that provide funding to them, our experience spans a diverse range of metals and minerals. Our oil and gas team have knowledge spanning decades of oil & gas developments in Australia and abroad. We have worked on nearly every major domestic onshore and offshore oil & gas development in Australia. Our work in supporting Australia's strategic growth and development in this sector gives us true industry standing. Our energy team are recognised for our work across all aspects of infrastructure projects. Our team of over 40 partners support the full spectrum of legal advice through each stage of the energy project life cycle. We are the 'go-to' firm for energy project development in Australia and are recognized as market leaders across solar, energy storage, wind, hydro. waste to energy and power purchase agreements. 

Industries (3)

  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Utilities

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

The Ashurst energy and resources team represents the Australian arm of one of the worldwide firm's core practice groups, well known for its representation of leading multinationals on nationwide and cross-border mandates. The practice is particularly renowned for its advice on major transactional and contentious issues within the oil and gas and mining sectors, and is increasingly active in wind, hydro and energy storage matters. In addition, the firm is noted for its cost-effective employment of new document management technologies.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Aykasha Energy on offtake arrangements, including a 12-year virtual tolling agreement and a firming long-term energy service agreement, for the Orana Battery Energy Storage System in New South Wales.

Strengths

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  • Ashurst has broad exposure to the market. They seem to be the go-to for many within the renewables space, so their advice reflects a good understanding of current events and the latest developments.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Ashurst is exceptional in its service, responsiveness and attention to detail. This ensures our transactions are smooth and without surprises.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The Ashurst team have been fantastic. They are very commercially attuned to our needs, extremely responsive and hands-on.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePaul Newman
    Senior StatespeoplePaul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Paul Newman is based in Brisbane and offers considerable experience of advising on large transactions and project developments. In addition, he has expertise handling complex contractual and regulatory issues, particularly in the traditional and renewable energy sectors.
  • Band 3Paul Lingard
    Band 3Paul Lingard

    Paul Lingard

    Paul Lingard is Perth-based and is particularly noted for his versatility across the energy and resources spectrum, but especially where mining and utilities-related issues are concerned. He handles the full breadth of transactional, regulatory and operational issues.
    • Paul Lingard is excellent. His depth of experience ensures that he has a comprehensive understanding of mining legislation and is well equipped to handle cross-border transactions.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Dan Brown
    Band 4Dan Brown

    Dan Brown

    Dan Brown is based in Brisbane and is noted for his significant knowledge of the renewable energy sector and expertise in energy transition-related issues. He is regularly called upon by notable clients to advise on large-scale infrastructure projects.

    • Dan's commercial awareness is exceptional and he has a personality that makes it very easy to speak freely about matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Dan's depth of industry knowledge is second to none. This enables him to provide commercial and creative solutions to issues identified in our deals.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

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