Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Paul Newman Ashurst20 Years Ranked- Mark CarkeetMinterEllison
David Ryan Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP19 Years Ranked- Louis ChiamAllens
- Vishal AhujaKing & Wood Mallesons
- Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth21 Years Ranked
- Andrew MansourAllens
- Matthew BowenEnergy Transformations
- Mitzi GilliganHive Legal Pty Ltd
Nick Baker Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP4 Years Ranked
Paul Lingard Ashurst14 Years Ranked
Peter Davis Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP2 Years Ranked- Simon Adams Squire Patton Boggs9 Years Ranked
Tanya Denning K&L Gates7 Years Ranked- James BruiningGrondal Bruining
- Kate AxupAllens
- Mark WhiteWhite Legal
- Peter LimbersMaddocks
- Claire Forster Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Dan Brown Ashurst12 Years Ranked
Dan Howard Jones Day7 Years Ranked- Clay WohlingMinterEllison
- Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons
- Jee-Seon LeeJohnson Winter Slattery
- Joel ReidMinterEllison
- Martin LovellPiper Alderman
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Paul Newman
Ashurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedPaul Newman is based in Brisbane and offers considerable experience of advising on large transactions and project developments. In addition, he has expertise handling complex contractual and regulatory issues, particularly in the traditional and renewable energy sectors.- Mark CarkeetMinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 David Ryan
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedDavid Ryan is based in Sydney and advises across a range of transactional, commercial contracting and regulation mandates, often with regard to large energy infrastructure projects and developments.- Vishal AhujaKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Michael MacGinley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedMichael MacGinley is based in Brisbane and operates a broad practice, with noted strengths in the mining and energy spaces, which encompasses transactional and project delivery as well as key contractual and commercial arrangements.- Matthew BowenEnergy Transformations | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 2
- Mitzi GilliganHive Legal Pty Ltd | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Nick BakerHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNick Baker is based in Melbourne and is known for his expertise advising on joint ventures and other large transactions in the utilities sector.3 Paul LingardAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | 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 Peter DavisHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPeter Davis is based in Sydney and is acknowledged for his expertise in energy and infrastructure, regularly advising on operational and regulatory matters. His considerable knowledge in mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures make him well placed to advise on commercial contracts in the energy sector.
3 Simon AdamsSquire Patton Boggs | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedSimon Adams of Squire Patton Boggs in Perth is noted for his considerable knowledge of energy sector regulation and often advises on regulatory proceedings, reforms and pricing reviews, as well as transactional and operational matters.3 Tanya Denning
K&L Gates | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedTanya Denning of K&L Gates in Brisbane is noted for her experience advising on transactions concerning projects in the power and energy sectors, as well as their associated regulatory and compliance aspects.
Band 4
4 Claire Forster
Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedClaire Forster is based in Sydney and is recognised for her expertise in renewable energy competition and regulation. She advises clients on matters such as the construction, development and financing of renewable energy zones, battery energy storage systems, onshore and offshore wind farms, and carbon capture and storage facilities.
4 Dan BrownAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDan Brown is based in Brisbane and is noted for his significant knowledge of the renewable energy sector and expertise in energy transition-related issues. He is regularly called upon by notable clients to advise on large-scale infrastructure projects.
4 Dan Howard
Jones Day | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedDan Howard is based in Brisbane and is acknowledged for his strong expertise in the renewables sector. He is called upon by clients to advise on the development of large solar and wind projects in addition to offtake and power purchase agreements.- Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4
- Jee-Seon LeeJohnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Neena AynsleyHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedNeena Aynsley is based in Melbourne and is frequently called upon by clients for her expertise in projects concerning thermal and renewable power. She is particularly well placed to advise on corporate transactions in the energy sector including joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial contracts, among numerous other issues.