Ranking tables

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas | Global

Australia

The Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Australia.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Emma CovacevichClayton Utz
2

Band 2

  1. Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons
  2. Peter VaughanKing & Wood Mallesons

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S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Angus Jones
    S
    Angus Jones
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years Ranked
    Angus Jones stands out for his impressive track record of advising on oil and gas projects across Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. He operates in a consultant role from the Perth office.
  2. S
    Stuart Barrymore
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 25 Years Ranked
    Stuart Barrymore is based in Perth and enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his oil and gas-related expertise. He advises across gas sales, transportation, pipeline developments and transactional matters, and is particularly noted for his experience with LNG projects.
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Emma Covacevich
    Clayton Utz | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners
1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Peter Jarosek
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Peter Jarosek is based in Perth and maintains a highly respected practice, largely focused on advising clients on aspects of major oil and gas projects, including contractual arrangements and gas processing and transportation agreements.
  2. 1
    Robert Merrick
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Robert Merrick is based in Perth and has an impressive track record of advising large oil and gas companies on asset acquisitions, divestments and project development issues.
  3. Peter Rose
    Johnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Craig Rogers
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 2
  2. Peter Vaughan
    King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. 3
    Christopher Flynn
    Gilbert + Tobin
    Gilbert + Tobin | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Chris Flynn offers a wealth of experience in project advisory work, with a specific emphasis on large oil and gas projects.
  2. Darren Murphy
    3
    Darren Murphy
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Darren Murphy is based in Melbourne and has considerable experience advising on oil and gas-related transactional mandates across a number of jurisdictions, both within Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region.
  3. 3
    Tracey Greenaway
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Tracey Greenaway works in Corrs Chambers Westgarth's Perth office. She frequently advises large oil and gas companies on day-to-day matters, M&A transactions and issues related to their project development process, including compliance, contracts and disputes, with a particular focus on renewables projects.
  4. Igor Bogdanich
    Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3
  5. James Bruining
    Grondal Bruining | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Peter Smith
    Johnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
    2025 | Band 3