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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Energy & Natural Resources

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Rankings

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth fields a full-service, well-staffed independent practice offering noteworthy experience on large-scale project developments and transactions. The firm is prominent in the oil and gas sector, advising on major LNG projects, including their compliance, contractual and transportation issues. The team also offers considerable expertise within the mining and power sectors, as well as regulatory issues concerning renewables projects. The practice is particularly noted for its coverage of the Papua New Guinean market.

Work Highlights

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  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised M Resources and Golden Energy and Resources on their 100% acquisition of the Illawara Metallurgical Coal business from South32, for up to USD1.65 billion.

Strengths

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  • Corrs are always responsive both in and outside of the transactional environment.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Corrs have commercial judgement and nous, which is critical for balancing legal position with deal momentum and dynamics.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The firm's advice is always well-considered and tailored to our needs.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePeter Jarosek
    Senior StatespeoplePeter Jarosek

    Peter Jarosek

    Peter Jarosek is based in Perth and maintains a highly respected practice, largely focused on advising clients on aspects of major oil and gas projects, including contractual arrangements and gas processing and transportation agreements.
  • Band 2Michael MacGinley
    Band 2Michael MacGinley

    Michael MacGinley

    Michael MacGinley is based in Brisbane and operates a broad practice, with noted strengths in the mining and energy spaces, which encompasses transactional and project delivery as well as key contractual and commercial arrangements.
  • Band 3Tracey Greenaway
    Band 3Tracey Greenaway

    Tracey Greenaway

    Tracey Greenaway in Perth is head of the firm's energy and natural resources practice. She frequently advises large oil and gas companies on day-to-day matters, M&A transactions and issues related to their project development process, including compliance, contracts and disputes, with a particular focus on renewables projects.

Ranked Individuals at Corrs Chambers Westgarth (3)

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