Thomson Geer, Energy & Natural Resources | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer has a team of lawyers with specialist expertise in the energy and resources sector to help navigate this important sector and seize opportunities.

We advise across the energy and resources spectrum, including mining and minerals, oil and gas, conventional power, energy regulation and storage, renewables, hydrogen and other forms of clean energy.

Our clients include sponsors, developers, financiers, contractors and regulators. We assist with project structuring, joint ventures, project development, construction, capital markets and finance transactions, transportation and supply, mergers and acquisitions, competition, foreign investment approvals, property, environment, planning and native title and disputes.

Our full-service offering encompasses:

Energy Transition
Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Electricity & Battery Storage
Oil & Gas Mining & Minerals
Government Relations & Regulatory Advice

Recent matters

Advising Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation on large solar/battery storage facility in Western Australia.
Advising Westgold Resources on A$1.1 billion cash and scrip merger with Karora Resources.
Advised Orezone Gold on the Australian legal and regulatory compliance aspects of Orezone's acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Québec, Canada, for up to US$593 million from Hecla Quebec Inc.
Advising Zenith Energy on the delivery and operation of a renewable energy project for gold miner Northern Star Resources’ operations in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Australia

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Thomson Geer offers full-service capabilities to clients across the mining, oil and gas, and renewables sectors, with a team capable of covering corporate and regulatory mandates, and notable strength in project financing and development for domestic and international mining clients. The practice is also adept at handling contentious matters and cross-jurisdictional arbitration.

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Work Highlights

Thomson Geer advised Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation on the construction of an indigenous-led, 75MW solar array and renewable energy project.

Strengths

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The Thomson Geer team are easily approachable, highly responsive and pragmatic. They focus on our key risks and provide actionable advice.