Clayton Utz

Clayton Utz stands out for its offering in the coal, gold, steel, and critical minerals sectors, with a comprehensive range of services that enables the team to advise on project structuring and development, regulatory approvals, land access, and native title issues. Stuart MacGregor, who spearheads the practice in Brisbane, advises on a wide array of issues, from M&A transactions to the integration of renewable energy sources and mining assets. Samy Mansour excels in investments and corporate governance arrangements in the mining, energy and utilities sectors. Katy Warner is an oil and gas specialist, while Armin Fazely specialises in the development of and investment in energy and natural resources projects, including comprehensive due diligence investigations. The team can also draw on the expertise of a number of new partners, including Brendan Smith, Vicki Aron and Katie Higgins, who joined the team in early 2025 from Baker McKenzie, Ashurst and Jones Day, respectively, and Alexander Danne, who joined from Gilbert + Tobin in July 2025 as head of energy.