DLA Piper

DLA Piper’s cross-practice team combines expertise in energy, resources, corporate and finance law to advise on a wide array of matters related to traditional mining, oil and gas issues, as well as an increasing number of projects in the renewables and critical minerals sectors. The practice group is led from Perth by Alex Jones, who specialises in acquisitions, feasibility assessments, development and investment. Matthew Watkins brings to bear strong credentials in mining and metals matters, advising on early-stage investment through to ASX listings. Alexander Samson’s broad expertise covers advising on international and domestic private M&A, joint ventures and commercial transactions, as he co-leads the firm’s global ENR battery mineral sub-sector. Kirsty Hall has in-depth knowledge of rights issues, placements, and share purchase plans relating to foreign investment in the mining industry, while Louise Holland is an experienced disputes lawyer engaging in litigation across the mining, energy and natural resources sectors.