Energy & Natural Resources - Australia
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
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 Tasmanian and Western Australian connections.
Strengths
McCullough Robertson's high-quality work, quick turnaround times and deep expertise consistently stand out.
McCullough Robertson’s Energy and Resources team distinguishes itself through its deep industry knowledge, commercial acumen and longstanding relationships with key stakeholders across the sector.
McCullough Robertson is a good alternative to the top-tier law firms. It is cost effective and has strong local knowledge.
It is McCullough Robertson's knowledge of how the industry practically operates which sets them apart.
Work Highlights
McCullough Robertson supported Peabody Energy in addressing regulatory actions by the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority concerning surface water management at the Metropolitan Colliery, culminating in representation during prosecution proceedings for water pollution offences.
Notable practitioners
Damien Clarke is based in Brisbane and regularly advises mining sector clients on a range of commercial matters, including transactional and taxation issues.
Damien knows our business and stakeholders very well.
Damien was highly responsive and attentive to our needs. He is very knowledgeable of the industry, providing accurate and appropriate advice in all aspects of the transaction.
