Clayton Utz

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.