Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Keira Brennan Norton Rose Fulbright19 Years Ranked
- Michael HuntEMK Lawyers
- Scott LangfordKing & Wood Mallesons
Jay Leary Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer16 Years Ranked- Simon ScottMinterEllison
- Michael Blakiston Gilbert + Tobin15 Years Ranked
- Bruce AdkinsJohnson Winter Slattery
- Claire Boyd Gilbert + Tobin4 Years Ranked
Paul Lingard Ashurst14 Years Ranked
Tony J. Wassaf Jones Day26 Years Ranked- Damien ClarkeMcCullough Robertson
- Gerard WoodsAllens
- Igor BogdanichAllens
- Lorenzo PacittiKing & Wood Mallesons
- Richard MalcolmsonAllens
- Robert JacksonKing & Wood Mallesons
- Stuart MacGregorClayton Utz
Alex Jones DLA Piper Australia7 Years Ranked- Brett Cohen Clifford Chance9 Years Ranked
- Michael BowenThomson Geer
- Paul SchroderKing & Wood Mallesons
- Stuart ClagueJohnson Winter Slattery
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Keira Brennan
Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years RankedKeira Brennan stands out for the breadth of her resources-related expertise. In addition to transactional mandates, she also advises on regulatory and contentious issues, and on questions concerning access to rail and port infrastructure. She is based in Brisbane.- Michael HuntEMK Lawyers | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Senior Statespeople
- Scott LangfordKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Jay Leary
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedJay Leary handles the full range of mining sector matters, including transactions, and operating and development agreements, dividing his time between the firm's Brisbane and Perth offices.
Band 2
2 Michael Blakiston
Gilbert + Tobin | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMichael Blakiston is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his impressive track record of advising mining clients on regulatory and transactional issues, both domestically and internationally, his range of experience covering over 50 jurisdictions.- Bruce AdkinsJohnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Claire BoydGilbert + Tobin | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedClaire Boyd is based in Perth and is well regarded for her expertise in handling complex transactions in the resources sector, including mergers and joint ventures.
3 Paul Lingard
Ashurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPaul Lingard is Perth-based and is particularly noted for his versatility across the energy and resources spectrum, but especially where mining and utilities-related issues are concerned. He handles the full breadth of transactional, regulatory and operational issues.3 Tony J. Wassaf
Jones Day | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 3 | 26 Years RankedTony Wassaf is based in Sydney and is highly regarded for his extensive expertise and experience relating to the mining industry, where he has advised on a number of complex and large-scale transactions.- Lorenzo PacittiKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 3
- Robert JacksonKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alex Jones
DLA Piper Australia | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedAlex Jones is based in Perth and is highly regarded for his handling of both commercial and regulatory matters in the mining sector, particularly those with an international dimension.4 Brett Cohen
Clifford Chance | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedBrett Cohen is well regarded in the market for advising large mining companies on both commercial and project development issues, including acquisitions, divestments, tenure approvals for mining operations and other regulatory matters. He is based in Perth.- Stuart ClagueJohnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Mining2026 | Band 4