Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.