Environment & Resource Management

Bell Gully has a distinguished legal team with a strong focus across the resources sector, providing excellent water and electricity advice to leading corporations. The law firm has substantial expertise across a range of matters in the oil and gas sector, and is adept at handling M&A transactions and disputes in relation to the energy sector. It has strong capabilities in the environment and resource management sector, including advice on consents and designations for large infrastructure and property developments.

"Bell Gully have a good network of international firms and partners with strong knowledge to support us."

"They have a continued focus on long-term outcomes which seek alignment between the goals of our organisation, the views of stakeholders and the long-term benefits we can deliver for the community."

Bell Gully advised Contact Energy on its joint venture with UK-based solar power developer Lightsource BP for the development of a series of grid-scale solar energy projects.

David Coull garners praise for his expertise in oil and gas law as well as his experience handling major transactions within the sector. "David provides consistently balanced and pragmatic advice. He always offers a strategic perspective and is strong at closing issues, rather than stretching them out unnecessarily." "Bell Gully have a very good understanding of the commercial context."

Natasha Garvan co-leads the firm's energy, environment and resource management department and is establishing a solid reputation for her advice on major infrastructure projects. "Natasha excels at finding pathways through complex situations and provides clear and constructive advice." "Natasha Garvan provides reliable advice, always in a timely manner."