Chambers Review
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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia
What the Team is Known For
MinterEllison's respected team has an enviable national and regional footprint and is particularly noted for its representation of global mining houses, investors, leading regional oil and gas players and electricity companies, plus government agencies at both state and Commonwealth levels. The firm assists clients on both transactional and operational mandates, covering the full life cycles of their projects from initial exploration and financing, through operation, regulation and contentious issues, to disposal. The practice is able to leverage expertise from within the firm's wider resources to provide a holistic service covering such areas as disputes, environmental concerns and native title issues.
Strengths
The firm has an unmatched knowledge of the business, with deep industry experience and expertise.
MinterEllison's advice is commercially strategic, practical and direct.
MinterEllison is consistently professional and courteous. It consistently delivers in required timeframes and is clear in all communications.
Work Highlights
MinterEllison advised WSP Australia on its AUD275 million acquisition of Calibre Professional Services One from Calibre Group.
Notable practitioners
Simon provides good advice and understands and anticipates the needs of our senior management team.
Simon is a huge value add. He knows the industry inside out.
Clay's deep knowledge of the industry, combined with his pleasant nature, make him a very highly valued external provider for legal services.
Clay has unparalleled knowledge of the national electricity regulatory framework.