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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

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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.

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.

  • 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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Gilbert + Tobin provides strong strategic advice in a timely manner and, where possible, always has an alternative structure for consideration.

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The firm has a proactive and pragmatic approach to managing outcomes from a deliverables, time and cost perspective.

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Gilbert + Tobin provides strong strategic advice in a timely manner and, where possible, always has an alternative structure for consideration.

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The firm has a proactive and pragmatic approach to managing outcomes from a deliverables, time and cost perspective.

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Gilbert + Tobin is able to provide a full-service offering with expertise in every area. The team is collaborative, commercial and great to work with.

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Gilbert + Tobin is able to provide a full-service offering with expertise in every area. The team is collaborative, commercial and great to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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Michael Blakiston
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Foreign expert for Africa-wide
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Michael Blakiston
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Claire Boyd
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
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Christopher Flynn
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