Simon Scott > MinterEllison > Brisbane, Australia > Lawyer Profile
MinterEllison Offices
1 EAGLE STREET
BRISBANE QLD 4000
Australia
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Australia > Energy (transactions and regulatory)
(Leading individuals)Minter Ellison is well known for its strength in renewable energy, having advised the State of Victoria on the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) 2 program to facilitate the development of 623MW of solar projects. Practice head Simon Scott advises on a broad range of M&A, joint ventures and commercial mining mandates. Brendan Clark and Clay Wohling display vast expertise in project development and issues affecting projects within the electricity market. ‘Technically savvy’ Fiona Lewis is regularly instructed by governments on major energy policy implementation. Counsel Simon Batten advises on general electricity regulatory and compliance matters.
Australia > Natural resources (transactions and regulatory)
MinterEllison demonstrates a ‘great depth of capability and ability to provide a full service across all areas’, including a range of acquisitions and divestment matters in the natural resources space. Among the ‘great partners and great senior associates’ is group head Simon Scott in Brisbane, who has a history of working on M&A matters and commercial matters in the natural resources arena, particularly mining. Bryn Davis has since departed the practice. The group works out of the firm’s offices across the country, including Adelaide and Darwin, emblematic of the group’s ability to provide clients with a national presence and strong knowledge of the local market.
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- Leading individuals Australia > Energy (transactions and regulatory)
- Energy (transactions and regulatory) Australia
- Natural resources (transactions and regulatory) Australia
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