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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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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

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.

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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 respondentGlobal

  • Ashurst is exceptional in its service, responsiveness and attention to detail. This ensures our transactions are smooth and without surprises.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

  • The Ashurst team have been fantastic. They are very commercially attuned to our needs, extremely responsive and hands-on.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Newman
    Paul 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.
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  • Paul Lingard
    Paul 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.

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  • Dan Brown
    Dan 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 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 respondentGlobal

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

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