With a particularly active energy practice, Thomson Geer is well known in the market across the oil, gas, solar, wind, electricity and hydrogen sectors. Regular mandates for the team range from M&A and joint ventures to decarbonisation advice. The group is jointly steered by Melbourne-based Nicholas Antonas and Jae Lemin, who specialise in asset and share level acquisitions and divestments, and financing for significant infrastructure projects, respectively.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Nicholas Anthonas: Highly reliable, thorough, commercial, a go-to for our practice.'

  • 'Jae Lemin and Nicholas Antonas were particularly strong, providing well-tailored advice that helped move the transaction forwards.'

  • 'The team are very responsive and commercial in their approach. Great to work with.'

Key clients

  • MMA Offshore
  • Tamboran Resources Corp
  • CWP Global
  • Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
  • Nacap
  • TasVic Greenlink JV
  • Elecnor Australia
  • Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation
  • Yiyangu Pty Ltd

Work highlights

Advised global marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore on its acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.1 billion.
Advised a joint venture between Tamboran and Daly Waters Energy, LP on agreements with Quanta Services company Enscope for the engineering, procurement, and construction management of the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility and Shenandoah South 2 Well Pad in the Northern Territory, as well as associated tenure, gas tolling and services matters.
Advised Sustainable Energy Infrastructure on the sale of its Moranbah Power Station in Queensland.

Practice head

Nicholas Antonas; Jae Lemin