Ranking tables
Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
- Kate Axup Allens6 Years Ranked
Nick Baker Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP3 Years Ranked
Paul Lingard Ashurst13 Years Ranked
Peter Limbers Maddocks14 Years Ranked
Tanya Denning K&L Gates6 Years Ranked- James BruiningGrondal Bruining
- Mark WhiteWhite Legal
- Simon AdamsSquire Patton Boggs
Clay Wohling MinterEllison2 Years Ranked- Craig Rogers King & Wood Mallesons12 Years Ranked
Dan Brown Ashurst11 Years Ranked
Dan Howard Jones Day6 Years Ranked
Joel Reid MinterEllison2 Years Ranked
Martin Lovell Piper Alderman5 Years Ranked
Peter Davis Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP1 Years Ranked- Anthony GroomJohnson Winter Slattery
- Jee-Seon LeeJohnson Winter Slattery
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 Mark Carkeet
MinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Senior Statespeople | 15 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: Utilities2025 | Senior Statespeople | 15 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: Utilities2025 | Band 1 | 15 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.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Investors|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining1 Louis Chiam
Allens | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 1 | 15 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 AhujaKing & Wood Mallesons | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 1 | 13 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: Utilities2025 | Band 2 | 8 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 Matthew BowenEnergy Transformations | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 2 | 15 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 | 15 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 Kate AxupAllens | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 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: 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.Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Financial Investors|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure3 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 Peter Limbers
Maddocks | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPeter Limbers of Maddocks in Sydney is very well regarded in the utilities space, where he has practised for over 20 years. He advises across a range of transactional and regulatory issues, acting for both public and private sector clients.3 Tanya Denning
K&L Gates | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedTanya Denning of K&L Gates 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 Clay WohlingMinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 2 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: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 12 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: 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 Joel ReidMinterEllison | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 2 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 LovellPiper Alderman | Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.4 Peter DavisHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | 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.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Government and Public Sector|Property, Construction and Infrastructure- Anthony GroomJohnson Winter Slattery | 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 Kramer LLP | 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.
Key sectorsEnergy and Utilities|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining