Energy & Natural Resources

Stuart Barrymore is based in Perth and enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his oil and gas-related expertise. He advises across gas sales, transportation, pipeline developments and transactional matters, and is particularly noted for his experience with LNG projects.

David Ryan is based in Sydney and advises across a range of transactional, commercial contracting and regulation mandates, often with regard to large energy infrastructure projects and developments.

David Ryan is the best. He's very professional, commercial, insightful, great at negotiating, and responsive. Very well respected in the industry and he is just a pleasure to work with.

Jay Leary handles the full range of mining sector matters, including transactions, operating and development agreements, dividing his time between the firm's Brisbane and Perth offices.

Jay has been outstanding in negotiations and delivering quality advice while ensuring value is maximised for the client.

Robert Merrick is based in Perth and has an impressive track record of advising large oil and gas companies on asset acquisitions, divestments and project development issues.

Rob is a leader in the profession.

Rob Merrick is excellent to deal with in knowing what we need, both from the commercial and legal perspective.

Nick Baker is based in Melbourne and is known for his expertise advising on joint ventures and other large transactions in the utilities sector.

Nick is knowledgeable and well informed. His insights in corporate transactions are very useful and he has a strong practical understanding of policy and decision making.

Nick Baker is very quick and thoughtful. He's not bogged down in the technical legal issues and always reaches middle grounds on heavily negotiated points.

Peter Davis is based in Sydney and is acknowledged for his expertise in energy and infrastructure, regularly advising on operational and regulatory matters. His considerable knowledge in mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures make him well placed to advise on commercial contracts in the energy sector.

Peter Davis is a really good lawyer, particularly on power and M&A transactions.

Neena Aynsley is based in Melbourne and is frequently called upon by clients for her expertise in projects concerning thermal and renewable power. She is particularly well placed to advise on corporate transactions in the energy sector including joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial contracts, among numerous other issues.

Neena is an excellent energy and projects lawyer who organises her teams well on larger projects to deliver outcomes efficiently.

I found Neena to be knowledgeable and pragmatic.