Covering the entire scope of traditional natural resources work across the oil, gas, mining and metals sectors, Clifford Chance has a growing specialism in assisting clients in the global energy transition. The team showcases a strong track record in handling M&A, financial advisory and joint venture matters. Spearheading the practice from Sydney, Nadia Kalic is well versed in cross-border M&A transactions, while Cameron Hassall is recommended as a senior arbitration practitioner. David Clee and Chad Bochan are other noteworthy practitioners in the natural resources area. The team was also bolstered in September 2025 with the hire of M&A-focused partners Brett Cohen and Liz Humphry from Clayton Utz.
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Work highlights
Advised ASX-listed Viva Energy Group Limited on its AU$1.15 billion (US$770 million) acquisition of convenience retailer OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.
Acted as legal deal advisor to Brookfield in the context of the largest public M&A transaction on the French market, consisting of the contemplated acquisition by Brookfield of a majority block of shares in Neoen from Impala, Fonds Stratégique de Participations and the CEO of Neoen and other shareholders, to be followed by a mandatory simplified cash tender offer.
Advising Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund in relation to its debt and equity investments in power distribution technology firm Edge Zero.
Practice head
Nadia Kalic
Other key lawyers
Cameron Hassall; David Clee; Chad Bochan; Brett Cohen; Liz Humphry