Gadens Lawyers’ practice spans an array of industries, including technology, renewables, LNG, electricity, oil, energy retail and wind, with the team handling licensing agreements, M&A, joint ventures, disputes and financing matters.

One of the pre-eminent law firms in Australia for energy work, Allens is regularly turned to by oil and gas and renewable energy clients alike. Regular mandates for the team include advising on energy infrastructure development, large-scale electricity procurement, and new energy technologies such as carbon capture. Melbourne-based Kate Axup, who spearheads the practice, is a reference for banks, investors, private companies and government clients, regularly advising on M&A, major energy infrastructure projects, and contracting matters. Igor Bogdanich is well regarded for the depth of his expertise in the full remit of energy matters spanning the mining sector, while Jodi Reinmuth brings in-depth knowledge of regulatory project approvals to the team. Louis Chiam is well known in the market for his expertise in renewables, energy regulation, and climate change matters, including green energy projects. Andrew Mansour and Danielle Jones are other noteworthy practitioners in the energy field.

Clayton Utz is home to a highly experienced energy team, whose practice spans an array of industries across traditional and emerging energy markets, including oil and gas, renewables, hydrogen, petroleum, and new energy technologies. Heading the team from Brisbane, Stuart MacGregor has a high level of experience and knowledge of major transactions and regulatory issues within the renewables sector. Susan Taylor is well known in the market as a regulatory specialist, with particular expertise in the electricity and gas sectors. Emma Covacevich is regularly sought after for strategic advice within the oil and gas industry, while Katy Warner‘s broad expertise covers traditional energy matters alongside an increasing focus on large-scale renewable and minerals matters. The firm’s reach was extended with the arrivals of Brendan Smith (from Baker McKenzie), Vicki Aron (from Ashurst) and Katie Higgins (from Jones Day) in early 2025, and the addition of Alexander Danne (from Gilbert + Tobin) as head of energy in July 2025.

With a particularly active energy practice, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is well known in the energy market for advising on acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures, and project and infrastructure developments. The team’s well-established client base includes both private companies and government bodies in the oil and gas, LNG, utilities, renewables and transmission sectors. The practice group is led by the experienced Tracey Greenaway, who is based in Perth, and is particularly well placed to advise on joint ventures and project development transactions. Peter Jarosek has longstanding experience in handling large-scale gas and LNG projects, while Michael MacGinley is an expert in the field of complex commercial agreements and regulatory compliance in the electricity sector. Franka Cheung is rated for her expertise in the development of transmission projects, embedded network arrangements and microgrid arrangements.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP maintains a strong position in the market as a leader in the mining, critical minerals, oil, gas and renewables industries. The team has a comprehensive energy offering across the traditional and emerging energy spaces, advising on LNG, carbon capture and greenfield renewable projects. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Peter Davis in Sydney, who specialises in acquisitions, disposals, and project development, and Jay Leary in Perth, who focuses on matters in the mining and critical minerals sectors. Robert Merrick has a high level of experience in the oil and gas industries and is increasingly active in advising clients on new energy and decarbonisation initiatives. Nick Baker advises on a wide array of matters, including foreign investment regulation, critical infrastructure regulation and the development of greenfield projects, while David Ryan is a name to note regarding market reforms in the electricity and renewables sectors. The team was joined by energy and infrastructure-focused partners Amit Jois (from Johnson Winter Slattery) in October 2024 and Cassandra Wee (from Ashurst) in February 2025.

King & Wood Mallesons, jointly steered by energy heads Vishal Ahuja (in Sydney) and Craig Rogers (in Brisbane), has a proven track record of advising on the full remit of matters across the renewable, oil and gas, transmission and coal sectors. Typical mandates for the team include advising on energy transition and decarbonisation projects, regulatory compliance, M&A, LEIPs, policy advisory work and financing matters. Ahuja regularly advises clients across a variety of industries, including electricity, gas, rail and water, while Rogers has a notable specialism in handling structuring, financing, acquisitions, governance and investment funds. Peter Vaughan has notable proficiency in both project development and M&A. Tim Edwards remains the first port of call for clients across the critical minerals, electricity and renewables sectors seeking joint venture and offtake arrangement advice, while Tara Graneri specialises in regulatory advice and LNG marketing.

A&O Shearman has a comprehensive energy offering, allowing the team to advise on corporate, M&A, regulatory, financial and capital markets matters across the oil and gas, petrochemicals and renewables sectors. At the helm of the practice in Perth, Goran Galic regularly advises a range of clients on project acquisitions, joint ventures, developments and operations. Matthew Johnson frequently assists both domestic and foreign bidders, investors, and issuer companies with transactional and corporate advisory matters across the energy sector, while David Christensen is a key contact for large-scale energy and infrastructure financing transactions in both the renewable and conventional energy sectors. Jackson Allen and Jackie Donald are other noteworthy practitioners in the energy area.

Baker McKenzie LLP has a longstanding reputation for managing M&A, contractual matters, competitive tenders, PPAs and construction arrangements in the coal, energy infrastructure, mining and gas sectors. The group leverages the expertise of the firm’s dedicated renewable energy and clean technology practice to advise on major projects, environmental issues, finance, corporate and tax matters within the renewables sector. Heading the practice from Sydney, Raymond Lou is well known in the market for advising on major M&A transactions relating to the energy transition. Sean Duffy is a reference for utilities, government and mining clients, while Lucas Tyszkiewicz has in-depth knowledge of the development of greenfield infrastructure. Melanie Harwood has a notable specialism in advising on power purchase agreements and connection agreements.

Covering the entire scope of energy matters, the team at Gilbert + Tobin showcases a strong track record in advising clients on financing, acquisitions and disposals, development, construction, regulation, operations and disputes. Alongside traditional energy work, the group is increasingly active in advising on matters within the renewables sphere, including major solar and wind transactions, and hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. The team is under the joint leadership of Christopher Flynn in Sydney and Clare Pope in Perth. Flynn is well known for the depth of his expertise in M&A, project development and cross-border joint ventures. Pope advises on a wide array of sale and purchase agreements, farm-in documentation, production sharing and state agreements. Geoff Petersen specialises in energy market regulation, while Fiona Meaton's broad expertise ranges from preparing and negotiating the full remit of project documents to advising on offtake contracts.

Johnson Winter Slattery’s wide-ranging practice encompasses the oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. The team’s varied case load includes financing and security arrangements, offtake arrangements, PPAs, and ECI and services agreements. The department is under the leadership of seasoned partner Bruce Adkins, who is well regarded in the market for advising on the negotiation and documentation of high-value infrastructure, and procurement and supply contracts. Peter Rose is highly capable in the full gamut of transactional matters, from joint ventures to divestments, while Jee-Seon Lee is an expert in the wholesale electricity market, gas regulation, and renewable energy project development. Tom Barrett was promoted to partner in July 2025, and the team was further strengthened with the arrivals of Nick Thorne (from in-house at Barrick Gold Corporation) and Charlie Detmold (from Baker McKenzie) in 2024, and Tom Fotheringham (from DLA Piper) in March 2025.

MinterEllison is home to a highly experienced energy team which is recognised for acting across the renewable energy, coal, gas and electricity sectors. Typical mandates for the team include M&A, regulatory, finance, project development, commercial, and operational matters. The practice group is led by Brisbane-based Simon Scott, who is noted for his advice to industry bodies and proven track record of handling complex M&A, joint ventures and commercial energy matters. Fiona Lewis’ broad expertise ranges from negotiating large offtake and project support agreements through to advising on regulatory compliance and climate change in the electricity and gas sectors. Brendan Clark maintains a strong position in the market within the oil and gas sector, while Simon Batten has a notable specialism in advising on general electricity regulatory and compliance matters, and renewable energy project offtake agreements.

Norton Rose Fulbright has a comprehensive energy offering, allowing the team to advise on traditional projects, developing new energy assets and carbon offset generation projects. The group receives mandates from clients across the oil, gas, infrastructure, and electricity sectors, advising on tender submissions, joint ventures, project portfolio, project option and share sale agreements. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Claire Forster in Sydney, who specialises in advising on energy regulation, market operations and monopoly regulation, and Dylan McKimmie in Brisbane, who focuses on commercial disputes, commercial risk management and regulatory litigation. Martin Irwin concentrates on M&A matters in the LNG, renewables and emerging energies industries.

Piper Alderman is home to an experienced energy team with a national presence operating across the transmission infrastructure, renewable energy, hydrogen, and oil and gas sectors. Typical mandates for the team include M&A, PPAs, regulatory compliance, joint ventures, franchise agreements and international commercial arbitration. The practice group is co-led by Adelaide-based Martin Lovell and Josh Steele in Brisbane. Lovell is well-versed in a wide array of matters in the renewables sector, including transmission infrastructure, hydrogen issues, battery projects, wind and solar farms, and virtual power plants. Steele is highly regarded for the depth of his expertise in capital raisings, public and private acquisitions, and operational contracts. Juniper Watson represents a range of clients handling electricity and gas generation, transmission and storage matters. The practice was also strengthened by the addition of several new partners with energy sector expertise, including Brent Henderson (in November 2024), Cris Cureton (in February 2025) and David Starkoff (in March 2025), all of whom joined from Squire Patton Boggs.

White & Case is particularly impressive in renewable and power projects, advising a range of public and private organisations across an array of energy matters. A standout feature of the team is the group’s focused expertise in development and project finance matters. The team is jointly steered by Brendan Quinn in Melbourne and Joel Rennie in Sydney. Quinn’s broad knowledge covers the full remit of project financing matters in the power, renewables, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors, while Rennie is at the helm of a range of high-profile matters within the renewable and thermal power industries. Ged Cochrane has notable proficiency in structuring innovative revenue contracts for large-scale conventional and renewable energy projects. Candice Ota is a key contact for project developers, investors and lenders seeking advice on multi-sourced financing arrangements in energy projects.

Clifford Chance’s lawyers exhibit proficiency across the conventional power, oil and gas, mining and renewables sectors. Regular mandates for the team include M&A transactions, sales, debt and equity investments, arbitration and joint ventures. At the helm of the practice is Sydney-based Nadia Kalic, a seasoned energy practitioner, who is especially skilled in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. David Clee is recommended for his expertise in corporate restructuring and equity capital markets, while Chad Bochan remains sought after for IBOR transition mandates. Cameron Hassall and Robert Tang are experienced arbitration practitioners, showcasing expertise across litigation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution. Energy and natural resources-focused corporate partners Brett Cohen and Liz Humphry joined the team from Clayton Utz in September 2025.

DLA Piper‘s energy team is particularly impressive in energy transition deals and renewable projects, advising on M&A transactions, environmental approvals, land access matters and project structuring, development and offtake arrangements. The practice group is co-led by Alex Jones in Perth, who specialises in advising on acquisitions, feasibility assessments and the development of major energy projects, and Chris Mitchell in Melbourne, who focuses on advising investors on renewable energy acquisitions and investments. Stephen Webb is well versed in the building and financing of large-scale power projects, while Jack Brumpton advises domestic and international clients on commercial transactions and regulatory matters. Fleur Gibbons brings in-depth knowledge of competition and access law to the team, and stands out for her advice on restrictive trade practices and merger clearances.

Jones Day's extensive client base includes governments, national oil companies, developers, electricity and natural gas companies, and financial institutions, with the team showcasing strength in handling financing transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, joint ventures, capital raisings, and foreign investment laws. Dan Howard leads the team from Brisbane and is a market authority on acquisitions and sales in the electricity, renewables, gas, and mining sectors. Tony Wassaf operates across a range of major projects as the go-to advisor for commercial agreements, joint ventures, business acquisitions and disposals. Adam Conway typically acts in upstream and downstream energy and mining M&A transactions, while Simon Brown regularly advises on joint ventures and equity capital markets transactions across the oil and gas, mining and renewable energy industries.

Maddocks’ wide-ranging practice encompasses financing, procurement and contractual matters, as well as advising on decarbonisation initiatives, competitive tenders and regulatory advice. Spearheading the practice in Sydney, Peter Limbers advises energy utilities, sector investors, customers and government clients on M&A transactions, privatisations and regulatory compliance. Alanna Mitchell is particularly impressive in the renewable energy sector, handling major deals and advice on all stages of the project lifecycle. Alena Stirton is a name to note for corporate and commercial advisory matters.

With a particularly active energy practice, McCullough Robertson is recognised for its work in the traditional oil and gas industries, and for its wealth of experience in the renewable energy sector. Practice strengths include project acquisition and the development of renewable energy projects, as well as commercial matters ranging from joint ventures to stakeholder engagement. The group is under the joint leadership of Damien Clarke and Kate Swain – both based in Brisbane – who are well known in the market for corporate structuring and taxation matters, and planning and environmental approvals, respectively. Liam Davis is a reference for clients seeking government liaison and stakeholder management advice, while Aaron Dahl excels in managing IPOs and regulated control transactions.

Hall & Wilcox's energy team is particularly impressive in the renewable energy, gas, and electricity sectors, handling acquisitions and divestments, land tenure, offtake agreements, and regulatory advice. The practice group is co-led by experienced Melbourne-based partners Mark Dessi, who specialises in construction, procurement and major infrastructure projects, and Mark Montag, who focuses on the renewable energy, power and infrastructure sectors. Natalie Bannister is a name to note for energy companies, utility service providers, and property funds seeking advice on acquisition, easements, co-use agreements and regulatory compliance.

Covering the entire scope of energy matters, Hive Legal regularly advises on energy market dispute processes, regulatory compliance and contracting matters across the renewables, gas, electricity and energy retail sectors. The team is headed by Andrew Brookes and Mitzi Gilligan - both based in Melbourne - who specialise in energy market transactions and disputes, and commercial projects and regulatory advice, respectively. Rohila Rahimi stands out for her work in energy software and energy-related supply and procurement agreements.

Pinsent Masons LLP is well regarded in the market for renewable energy projects, with the team advising on the planning, development, delivery and operation of solar, wind, pumped hydro and hydrogen projects. Leading the team in Melbourne, James Morgan-Payler specialises in the financing of energy projects, while Mark Waddell spearheads the practice in Sydney, excelling in construction, engineering and infrastructure contract drafting and advice. Simone Alphonse brings in-depth knowledge of the procurement and delivery of multi-megawatt onshore and offshore wind projects to the team. Leanne Olden handles the full range of matters relating to utility size battery, solar, wind and offshore wind projects.

With a particularly active energy practice, Thomson Geer is well known in the market across the oil, gas, solar, wind, electricity and hydrogen sectors. Regular mandates for the team range from M&A and joint ventures to decarbonisation advice. The group is jointly steered by Melbourne-based Nicholas Antonas and Jae Lemin, who specialise in asset and share level acquisitions and divestments, and financing for significant infrastructure projects, respectively.

Hamilton Locke’s wide-ranging practice encompasses the solar, wind, hydrogen, and electricity sectors, with the team advising on a range of disputes, sales, contractual matters, M&A and project financing matters. Spearheading the practice in Sydney, Matt Baumgurtel stands out for his work in project development, construction, financing and joint ventures. Jo Ruitenberg has a proven track record in advising clients on shareholder and governance arrangements.

HFW’s practice spans an array of sectors, including mining, electricity and renewable energy. Leading the team from Perth, Matthew Knox's wide expertise ranges from battery storage and hydrogen opportunities to gas supply arrangements. Adam Handley is a key contact for government, multinational and private sector clients, while Bryn Davis is regularly sought after due to his expertise in advising Australian and foreign clients on navigating the foreign investment regulatory framework. Tighe Whelan and Lili Pan are other noteworthy practitioners in the energy area. The team was further bolstered by the arrival of energy M&A and project development specialist Graeme Gamble from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in January 2025.

Spearheaded by Dinh Ptok in Melbourne, Holding Redlich‘s energy team is frequently sought out by clients across the wind, solar, waste, energy infrastructure and electricity sectors. Typical mandates for the team include refinancing matters, PPAs, M&A, contractual issues and the full range of disputes.

The energy team at Jackson McDonald operates across the electricity, renewables, hybrid energy, gas and transmission infrastructure sectors. The team regularly advises clients on land tenure and access arrangements, development agreements, secondary trading opportunities and licensing regimes. Luke O’Callaghan leads the team from Perth, specialising in advising clients in the power and domestic gas sectors on matters of regulatory and competition law.

K&L Gates is home to an experienced energy team acting across the renewable energy, technology, energy infrastructure, and construction and civil engineering sectors. The team is jointly steered by James Durnall and Clive Cachia in Sydney, who specialise in clean and renewable energy projects, and asset mergers and acquisitions, respectively. The practice was further strengthened by the arrivals of Matthew Osborne, who focuses on project development and finance, from White & Case in April 2025 and Tanya Denning, a key name for energy and natural resources M&A deals and projects, from Baker McKenzie in May 2025.

Squire Patton Boggs’ wide-ranging practice encompasses the oil and gas, power, LNG and renewables sectors, with the team advising on regulatory compliance, sales, and contractual issues. The practice group is co-led by Simon Adams in Perth, who specialises in corporate transactions and advising on antitrust issues, and Tatiana Hermann in Sydney, who focuses on project development, joint ventures and long-term revenue stream agreements.