Energy & Natural Resources

McCullough Robertson maintains an established presence on the East Coast with a longstanding, in-depth relationship with the Queensland coal sector, advising domestic and prominent international mining companies. The team represents clients across both the extractive industries and renewable energy market. The firm is acknowledged for offering a full 'pit to port' service on large-scale projects, coordinating expertise from across the firm to service everything from transactional matters to related environmental and cultural heritage approvals, health and safety and other regulatory issues and, where necessary, disputes. Principally active in Queensland and New South Wales, but also prominent on the national scene, the practice has recent mandates with Northern Territory, Tasmanian and Western Australian connections. Its key clients include Diatreme Resources, Vitrinite and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group.

"I cannot speak highly enough of them assisting me in those complex problems quickly and quite efficiently."

McCullough Robertson advised Peabody regarding environmental compliance, regulatory matters and enforcement actions stemming from the operation of its mines in New South Wales.

Damien Clarke is based in Brisbane and regularly advises mining sector clients on a range of commercial matters, including transactional and taxation issues. "Damien is an extremely experienced and commercial lawyer with a deep understanding of natural resources in Queensland."