About

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

Energy & Natural Resources

Gilbert + Tobin advises on all aspects of energy and resources projects — from financing and acquisitions to development, delivery and operations. Our multidisciplinary team combines corporate, regulatory and project expertise, enabling us to advise across the full lifecycle of projects in energy, mining, oil and gas, and renewables. We are trusted by leading Australian and international companies across the exploration, development, production and transition spectrum, including work in emerging markets such as Africa.

How we can help

We deliver strategic and commercial advice on complex transactions and project structures in the energy and resources sector. Our team supports clients through the full chain of activity — from approvals and agreements to infrastructure development, financing and compliance. We work across traditional and renewable energy, advising on the regulatory, environmental and native title dimensions critical to project success.

Services

  • M&A involving energy and resource assets (public and private)
  • Project development, delivery and operations
  • Farm-in, joint venture, royalty and off-take agreements
  • Engineering, procurement and construction contracts
  • Infrastructure solutions including rail, port and pipelines
  • Project financing and hedging facilities
  • Environmental and regulatory compliance
  • Native title and land access matters

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin's well-regarded group maintains a significant presence on large-scale mining and oil and gas mandates, assisting both domestic and international clients with a variety of transactional, regulatory and investment issues. The firm is particularly active within the renewables space, handling wind and solar projects, with additional experience advising on battery minerals-related matters, including the development of lithium mining projects. The practice also advises extensively on access to resources-related port and rail infrastructure.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin advised De Grey Mining on its AUD5 billion acquisition by Northern Star Resources through an all-scrip scheme of arrangement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Blakiston
2
Michael Blakiston
2
Band 2
Michael Blakiston is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his impressive track record of advising mining clients on regulatory and transactional issues, both domestically and internationally, his range of experience covering over 50 jurisdictions.

Michael is at the top of his game. He is very client-focused, approachable and has in-depth technical and industry knowledge.

Christopher Flynn
3
Christopher Flynn
3
Band 3
Chris Flynn offers a wealth of experience in project advisory work, with a specific emphasis on large oil and gas projects.

Christopher is extremely experienced. He always makes time for the company and is understanding with clients and partners.

Claire Boyd
3
Claire Boyd
3
Band 3

Claire Boyd is based in Perth and is well regarded for her expertise in handling complex transactions in the resources sector, including mergers and joint ventures.

Claire is a dream to work with. To say she knows her material is an understatement. She is so experienced and applies a commercial lens to all her work.

Claire always provides strategic, timely advice with a strong understanding of commercial drivers and market practice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gilbert + Tobin

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Australia

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Michael Blakiston
2
Michael Blakiston
2
Band 2
Claire Boyd
3
Claire Boyd
3
Band 3
Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Christopher Flynn
3
Christopher Flynn
3
Band 3

Members

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Christopher Flynn

Christopher Flynn

Head of Department

Clare Pope

Geoff Petersen

George Varma

Jamie Guthrie

Justin Mannolini

Mark McAleer

Marshall McKenna

Sarah Turner

Simon Rear