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.
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Testimonials
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‘The Minter Ellison team comprises competent and highly qualified personnel such as David Perks and Matt Clarke.'
‘Duncan Lomas is an up-and-coming star and Brendan Clark is solid and a good strategic thinker.’
- 'Talented associates, senior and junior solicitors in support of transactions who contribute to substantive drafting under keen supervision of partners.'
‘Fiona Lewis' professionalism, expertise, availability and pragmatism is critical in ensuring the transaction and negotiations go smoothly.'
‘Few other Adelaide-based firms have as deep understanding of the state and national electricity regulatory frameworks as Minter Ellison whom we have worked with since the National Market commenced.'
- 'Few firms have the capability to provide expertise across all aspects of an energy related transaction. MinterEllison have a rare team with exceptional expertise across all of these areas.'
Key clients
- Anglo American
- APA Group
- Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
- Australian Government
- Autoridade Nacional do Petroleo
- BHP
- CleanCo Queensland
- ConocoPhillips
- EDF
- Energy Queensland
- EnergyAustralia
- Inpex Corporation
Work highlights
Advising the Petroleum Authority of the Government of Timor Leste on the legal and regulatory aspects of the Greater Sunrise Project in order to allow development of the gas and condensate field in a manner consistent with the Maritime Boundaries Treaty between Timor-Leste and Australia.
Advising Singapore Power on its proposed sale of its remaining 40% interest in gas and electricity distribution giant Jemena, valued at over AUD5,000 million.
Advising the Australian Government on the implementation of the industry-wide Energy Capacity Investment Scheme implemented to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects in the Australian market.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fiona Lewis
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Simon Scott
Other key lawyers
Fiona Lewis; Simon Batten; Brendan Clark; David Perks; Matt Clarke; Duncan Lomas