Thanks to its global reach, Dentons is particularly notable for its strong connections with clients in Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. Kym Livesley has established strong ties with mining, natural resources and energy companies. John Mollard frequently facilitates foreign direct investment into major energy and resources projects. Alex Eyre and Caroline Snow are also key members of the team.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘My experience with the Dentons team has always been exemplary. Dentons has always exceeded in the areas of people, diversity and collaboration in all legal disciplines.’

  • ‘The whole package in one partner. Strong in M&A (including listings, friendly/unfriendly takeovers), and supporting/related commercial practice such as banking and finance, governance, contracts, IP, and more.' 

  • ‘Our experience was with Jill Milburn - she is an excellent operator, who is prompt and effective. Importantly she brought her wealth of practical experience across sectors, and of critical importance, the advice given on topics was practical not merely theoretical.' 

  • ‘Collaboration and understanding. Both Kym and Urvashi go above and beyond in understanding our business needs and in the provision and articulation of advice.' 

  • ‘My work with the firm is limited to one of its partners, Jill Milburn, who has effectively looked after my clients in the corporate M&A space for many years.’

  • ‘Jill Milburn is an exceptional lawyer - her advice is pragmatic and commercially savvy but also ensures that each client's strategic interests are protected.' 

Key clients

  • Newmont Corporation
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Ganfeng Lithium
  • Australian Silicon Valley
  • Laramide Resources
  • Akubra Hatmakers
  • The Ardonagh Group
  • Regeneus

Work highlights

Advised Newmont Corporation on the PNG aspects of its AU$26bn acquisition of an Australian gold miner.
Advised the Keir Family on the sale of Akubra to Tattarang.
Acted in multiple cross-border investments in the Goulamina Project.

Lawyers

Practice head

Kym Livesley

Other key lawyers

John Mollard; Alex Eyre; Caroline Snow