Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Andrew Mansour Allens9 Years Ranked
- Michael MacGinley Corrs Chambers Westgarth16 Years Ranked
- Matthew BowenEnergy Transformations
- Mitzi GilliganHive Legal Pty Ltd
- Kate Axup Allens7 Years Ranked
Nick Baker Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP4 Years Ranked
Paul Lingard Ashurst14 Years Ranked
Peter Davis Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP2 Years Ranked
Tanya Denning K&L Gates7 Years Ranked- James BruiningGrondal Bruining
- Mark WhiteWhite Legal
- Peter LimbersMaddocks
- Simon AdamsSquire Patton Boggs
- Claire Forster Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Clay Wohling MinterEllison3 Years Ranked
Craig Rogers King & Wood Mallesons13 Years Ranked
Dan Brown Ashurst12 Years Ranked
Dan Howard Jones Day7 Years Ranked
Jee-Seon Lee Johnson Winter Slattery7 Years Ranked
Joel Reid MinterEllison3 Years Ranked
Martin Lovell Piper Alderman6 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Mark Carkeet
MinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years RankedMark Carkeet enjoys a strong reputation for a wealth of regulatory expertise in the Queensland energy sector which draws upon his extensive experience of advising both regulators and prominent energy companies on policy development and compliance issues.
S Paul Newman
Ashurst | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Senior Statespeople | 16 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.
Band 1
1 David Ryan
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 1 | 16 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.1 Louis Chiam
Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedLouis Chiam is based in Melbourne and has particularly noteworthy experience of advising on both complex transactions and regulatory matters in the energy sphere.
1 Vishal Ahuja
King & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedVishal Ahuja is based in Sydney and enjoys a high reputation for advising on regulatory issues in the energy sector. He also has extensive experience handling energy supply and power purchase agreements.
Band 2
2 Andrew MansourAllens | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedAndrew Mansour is based in Sydney and is noted for his impressive track record acting on large and complex energy projects, particularly in the electricity sector.2 Michael MacGinley
Corrs Chambers Westgarth | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 2 | 16 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 Kate AxupAllens | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKate Axup is based in Melbourne and is recognised for her considerable expertise in the energy sector, with particular specialism in green energy. She is well versed in advising notable clients on offtake and power purchase agreements in addition to regulatory compliance matters.
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 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 Clay WohlingMinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedClay Wohling is based in MinterEllison's Adelaide office. He is an expert in advising electricity operators on contractual and regulatory issues, as well as offering assistance during the whole process of large-scale electricity infrastructure projects. Clay offers extensive experience in renewable energy transition-related issues.4 Craig RogersKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedCraig Rogers is based in Brisbane and maintains a broad practice, encompassing energy infrastructure projects, financing, acquisitions and purchase agreements. In addition, he boasts expertise in oil and gas-related issues.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.4 Jee-Seon Lee
Johnson Winter Slattery | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedJee-Seon Lee advises across a broad range of utility-related matters, including gas and electricity regulations, commercial contracts such as power purchase and long-term offtake agreements, and project development issues. She is based in Perth.4 Joel ReidMinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJoel Reid is based in Brisbane and frequently provides assistance to state and Commonwealth governments, as well as government-owned companies, on matters related to electricity project investment and development, including renewable energy transition projects. Additionally, he acts for large mining companies on issues concerning the transition to renewable energy.4 Martin Lovell
Piper Alderman | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedMartin Lovell of Piper Alderman is based in Adelaide and is well regarded for his advisory work in relation to major infrastructure projects. He handles acquisitions and joint ventures in the utilities sector, with a particular emphasis on renewables.Key sectorsDefence and Space|Energy and Utilities|Property, Construction and Infrastructure
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.