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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons' respected practice offers substantial bench strength across the oil and gas, utilities and mining spectrum. It advises leading domestic and international players on major sector-specific M&A transactions, assisting with the acquisition and divestment of interests in assets at all stages of their life cycles. The practice is also recognised for its high-level interactions with official bodies concerning the future evolution of national energy policy, particularly within the electricity sector. The firm has a notable profile in the renewables sector, including solar and hydro power projects.
Strengths
King & Wood Mallesons is excellent. It is the best end-to-end integrated firm in the energy space.
The firm is my go-to for high value and high-risk legal advice on cross-border transactions.
The firm has an in-depth understanding of our business across multiple teams, excellent attention to detail and a genuine desire to see our business fulfil its ambitions.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development on their divestment of the Blackwater and Daunia Mines in Queensland.
Notable practitioners
Scott provides us with thorough advice and support. He has extensive knowledge of our business and is genuinely invested in its success.
Scott is a leader in this practice area and a trusted adviser. He has strong commercial acumen and goes above and beyond to deliver for us.
Vishal is a regulatory expert and is commercially very strong as well. He provides clear advice on commercial contracts within the current regulatory frameworks.
Vishal has an excellent knowledge of our business and the regulatory framework in which we operate.
Craig has a remarkable ability to build relationships and plan end-to-end projects. He is great at structuring corporate matters within the market context.
Craig is a superstar. He is our go-to expert in renewables and storage. He is across the details, pragmatic, technical and commercial.
Lorenzo has a really deep understanding of mining operations. He has that practical understanding of the way you need to develop and operate a mine and understands the lingo, jargon and key risks.
Lorenzo is delightful to work with due to his depth of experience and willingness to think outside the box.
Paul Schroder is based in Sydney and is recognised for his advice on cross-border transactions in the mining sector.
Paul is an exceptional lawyer. He has an astute commercial understanding and makes an effort to understand the drivers behind our business, providing advice that supports our commercial strategy.