Operating across the natural resources sector, Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s integrated project development and project finance capabilities enable the team to offer specialised advice across the full remit of sectors, particularly matters relating to critical minerals and late-life metallurgical coal. At the helm of the practice, Perth-based Tracey Greenaway specialises in advising on project development transactions in the gas sector. Russell Philip is noted for the depth of his expertise in equity raisings, takeovers and schemes of arrangement within the mining sector, while Anthony Lepere is particularly impressive in advising on cross-border, multi-jurisdictional joint ventures and project developments. Christian Owen is a key contact for companies and private equity clients seeking fund raising and governance counsel. Franka Cheung frequently acts on behalf of trade sellers and buyers, and equity investors in the mining sector. The team was also strengthened in June 2025 by the arrival of commercial and investment arbitration expert Jo Feldman, who joined the firm from Norton Rose Fulbright as head of trade.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are practical, give commercial advice and are very good at problem solving.’
‘The team showcase integrity at all times, have the ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver commercial and practical advice that at all times looks to resolve issues and keep the deal moving forward.’
‘A diligent team that is committed and reliable.’
‘Strong capability with Anthony Lepere. Good industry knowledge. Prompt service.'
‘Anthony Lepere is timely, pragmatic and goes the extra mile.’
- 'Christian Owen is responsive, decisive, knowledgeable and solutions driven.'
- 'Corrs has an excellent resources practice in Perth and real depth in their ability to bring in east coast resources when required for particular transactions. The team is responsive to client needs, can field the depth of personnel necessary for a large, fast moving transaction and all are highly skilled.'
- 'Tracey Greenaway is a deeply experienced resources partner with deep sectoral knowledge.'
- 'Knowledge, flexibility, patience, and insightfulness.'
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Azure Minerals
- BUMA
- Capricorn Metals
- Golden Energy and Resources
- Gold Road Resources Ltd
- Hancock Prospecting
- Jupiter Mines
- M Resources
- MACH Energy
- Peak Rare Earth
- Perseus Mining
- Pilbara Minerals
- Robex Resources Inc
- Silver Lake Resources
- Tembo Capital
- Zashvin
Work highlights
Advised M Resources and Golden Energy and Resources on all aspects of its 100% acquisition of the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business from South32 for up to US$1.65 billion.
Advised Silver Lake Resources on its A$2.3 billion merger with Red 5.
Advising Gold Road in connection with the A$3.7 billion proposed acquisition by Gold Fields Limited of 100% of the shares in Gold Road by way of a Court-approved scheme of arrangement.
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Practice head
Tracey Greenaway
Other key lawyers
Russell Philip; Anthony Lepere; Christian Owen; Franka Cheung; Jo Feldman