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Stuart Clague

Stuart Clague

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Practice Areas

- Energy & Resources

- Mergers & Acquisitions

- Infrastructure & Utilities

- Mining

- Oil & Gas

- Clean Energy & Emerging Energy Technology

- Projects & Construction

Career

Stuart is a resources sector specialist. He has many years of experience in advising Australian and international companies on a range of transactions in the resources sector, including M&A, joint ventures, transport and infrastructure agreements and commodity sales arrangements.

Stuart has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating long-term high-value rail haulage and track access agreements for bulk commodities (including coal, iron ore and grain). He has advised clients on a number of significant rail infrastructure projects.

He is recognised as a leading energy & resources (mining) lawyer in Chambers & Partners. According to a client testimonial, “Stuart is an exceptionally user-friendly resources specialist with an excellent ability to cut through the noise and focus his clients’ attention on what they really need to know and how best to address it. His advice is highly commercial based on deep industry knowledge and experience. His drafting is clear, concise and creative.” Clients also note that “Stuart Clague is highly capable, experienced and responsive: it’s very easy to work with him and he gets great outcomes.”

For additional information on Stuart’s professional background and work highlights, please visit: https://jws.com.au/our-people/stuart-clague/.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Australia

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stuart Clague is based in Brisbane and is frequently sought by clients both domestically and internationally to advise on complex mining matters. He is also extremely well versed in rail haulage-related issues.

Strengths

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  • Stuart is a highly regarded safe pair of hands.

    Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Asia & Pacific

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