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Chambers Review
The DLA Piper energy and resources practice offers a particularly high cross-border capability, facilitated by the integrated nature of the firm's global network. The firm is particularly noted for its mining expertise and its established capability in the renewables space. The team boasts strong capabilities advising on policy development and regulations concerning exploration and extraction, particularly for governments overseas. The practice also has experience in the management of high-level, cross-jurisdictional contentious matters, notably including arbitration. Its key clients include EV Metals, Leichhardt Industrials and Zijin Mining Group.
DLA Piper offers extensive experience, stretching back more than a decade, of advising the government of Timor-Leste on energy and resources-related international arbitration and infrastructure development mandates in the country. The team also provides regulatory expertise, particularly on oil and gas and renewable energy sector questions.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised EV Metals on the development of an integrated battery chemicals facility in Saudi Arabia.
Strengths
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"There is deep knowledge within the firm, with experienced partners to cover all requirements."
"The team has excellent response times and are prompt in turning around documents."
"There is deep knowledge within the firm, with experienced partners to cover all requirements."
"The team has excellent response times and are prompt in turning around documents."
Notable Practitioners

Alex Jones is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his handling of both commercial and regulatory matters in the mining sector, particularly those with an international dimension.
"A defining feature of Alex as a lawyer is his commercial awareness. He'll pick up the phone and call me to make sure I've considered a particular commercial point of view."

Stephen Webb is based in Brisbane and regularly advises the Timorese government on oil and gas-related issues of national significance.
"Stephen has a very strong commercial sense aligned with a high level of common sense towards his client's needs. He's able to cross multiple levels of information and knowledge, making him a very strong team member."