About

Provided by Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz Energy and Resources team have depth and breadth of expertise to cover the entire energy and natural resources sector. The team is one of the few firms in Australia that advises across the entire oil and gas, utilities (including power, renewables and new energy) and mining sectors. Renowned as a leading energy regulatory team in Australia, the team at Clayton Utz stand out for their uniqueness: being the sole firm in the country with regulatory specialists who have previously served in executive capacities within both government and prominent network and retail enterprises.This invaluable firsthand experience enables them to guide their clients to not only navigate the growing complexity of the energy regulatory frameworks, but also to equip them with the information and insights necessary to pursue their objectives in an ever-changing industry. The team continue to win major projects in an evolving energy and resources industry, where they remain an advisor of choice to many leading energy and natural resources providers on major projects, transactions and investments across Australia.


Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Clayton Utz's specialised and well-resourced practice advises multinational and prominent domestic clients on a range of matters associated with their energy and resources requirements, addressing regulatory, contentious and project development issues in tandem with an admired transactional support capability. The firm offers comprehensive coverage of all Australian jurisdictions and is particularly valued by clients across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

Work Highlights

  • Clayton Utz advised VOC an agreement to sell its entire 25% interest in the Rhodes Ridge Iron Ore Project in Western Australia to Japanese trading house Mitsui.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emma Covacevich
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Eminent Practitioners
Emma Covacevich is based in Brisbane and enjoys a high reputation in the market for her extensive experience in the oil and gas industry. She advises across a comprehensive range of issues, including M&A transactions, gas transportation and sale agreements, the development and operation of projects, and a variety of regulatory, exploration and licensing questions.
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Stuart MacGregor
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Band 3
Stuart MacGregor is based in Brisbane and regularly advises international mining clients on their operations within Australia as well as joint ventures and mining infrastructure developments.

Stuart is always responsive, up to date with market trends, commercial and practical.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz

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Australia

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Stuart MacGregor
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Band 3
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Emma Covacevich
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Eminent Practitioners

Members

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Armin Fazely

Ben Cansdale

Katy Warner

Mark Geritz

Samy Mansour

Stuart MacGregor

Head of Department

Susan Taylor

Tim Stanton

Tristan Appleby