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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's substantial and impressive team offers specialist expertise in all practice sub-areas and is regularly engaged by blue-chip clients. The practice is further noted for its provision of entire life cycle support to energy and resources projects and full engagement with transactional, operational and contentious issues, supported, where required, by relevant expertise from the firm's corporate and disputes practices. The group also incorporates a regional renewables team, with increasing experience in innovative clean energy projects.

Work Highlights

  • HSF Kramer advised HMC Capital on its acquisition of Neoen's Victorian renewable energy generation and storage portfolio, and development pipeline, for AUD950 million.

Strengths

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The team are highly responsive and experienced in different sectors, well connected internally and each team works seamlessly together.

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The quality of their personnel and the service delivery are exceptional.

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The firm has extensive knowledge of Australian corporate law, transaction structures, requirements and documentation. Its depth of resources from the partner level down to graduates is very strong.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Barrymore
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Stuart Barrymore
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Senior Statespeople
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.
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David Ryan
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David Ryan
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Band 1
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 is a pleasure to deal with. He is always responsive, commercial and a top negotiator.

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Jay Leary
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Jay Leary
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Band 1

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

Jay is a highly experienced, commercial and pragmatic business partner.

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Robert Merrick
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Robert Merrick
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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.

Robert is first class in every respect.

Robert is one of the top five lawyers in the market. He excels at structuring complex projects.

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Nick Baker
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Nick Baker
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Band 3
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 someone who just gets it. He is knowledgeable across a variety of sectors, understands his clients and is very commercial.

Nick is the best commercial lawyer I have ever worked with. He is phenomenal. He is skilled, experienced, an effective communicator and a strategic thinker.

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Peter Davis
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Peter Davis
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Band 3

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.

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Neena Aynsley
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Neena Aynsley
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Up and Coming

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 exceptional lawyer and a delight to work with. She brings her London and New York professionalism and expertise to the Melbourne market.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Jay Leary
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Jay Leary
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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Stuart Barrymore
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Stuart Barrymore
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Senior Statespeople
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Robert Merrick
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Robert Merrick
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Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities
David Ryan
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David Ryan
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Nick Baker
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Nick Baker
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Band 3
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Peter Davis
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Peter Davis
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Band 3
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Neena Aynsley
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Neena Aynsley
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Up and Coming
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