Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Chris Saxon Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
Paul Newman Ashurst19 Years Ranked- Mark CarkeetMinterEllison
Band 1
- David Ryan Herbert Smith Freehills18 Years Ranked
- Louis ChiamAllens
- Vishal AhujaKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
Matthew Bowen Energy Transformations20 Years Ranked- Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth20 Years Ranked
- Andrew MansourAllens
- Mitzi GilliganHive Legal Pty Ltd
Band 3
- Nick Baker Herbert Smith Freehills3 Years Ranked
Paul Lingard Ashurst13 Years Ranked- Simon Adams Squire Patton Boggs8 Years Ranked
- Tanya Denning Baker McKenzie6 Years Ranked
- James BruiningGrondal Bruining
- Kate AxupAllens
- Mark WhiteWhite Legal
- Peter LimbersMaddocks
Band 4
Dan Brown Ashurst11 Years Ranked
Dan Howard Jones Day6 Years Ranked- Peter Davis Herbert Smith Freehills1 Years Ranked
- Anthony GroomJohnson Winter Slattery
- Clay WohlingMinterEllison
- Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons
- Jee-Seon LeeJohnson Winter Slattery
- Joel ReidMinterEllison
- Martin LovellPiper Alderman
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Chris Saxon
Baker McKenzie | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Senior Statespeople | 13 Years RankedChris Saxon is based in Sydney and offers over two decades of experience advising on large-scale M&A deals, including major privatisations, within the electricity and renewables sectors.S Paul Newman
Ashurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 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: Utilities2025 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 David Ryan
Herbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 1 | 18 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: Utilities2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Matthew BowenEnergy Transformations | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedMatthew Bowen of Energy Transformations offers extensive experience across the oil and gas and power project spectrum. He is particularly noted for his in-depth knowledge of disruptive technologies and policy reform issues in the electricity sector.2 Michael MacGinley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 2 | 20 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.- Mitzi GilliganHive Legal Pty Ltd | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Nick BakerHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 3 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: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 13 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 Simon Adams
Squire Patton Boggs | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 8 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 DenningBaker McKenzie | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTanya Denning is based in Brisbane and 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 Dan BrownAshurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 11 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: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 6 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.4 Peter DavisHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 1 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.
- Anthony GroomJohnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4
- Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4
- Jee-Seon LeeJohnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U Neena AynsleyHerbert Smith Freehills | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Up and Coming | 1 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.