White & Case‘s corporate practice is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy sectors, with a strong focus on renewables. The team’s international reach is a significant asset, enabling it to secure cross-border M&A mandates. John Tivey plays a pivotal role in the firm’s successful M&A transactions within the energy and natural resources sectors. Caroline Sherrell has been instrumental in the firm’s engagements with private equity houses, infrastructure funds and financial sponsors.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘I like the availability and loyalty of the team, but also they have such extensive experience in multiple jurisdictions that they know how to handle situations that arise.’

  • ‘John Tivey is very experienced in international resources transactions and has a very commercial approach.'

  • 'Tom Carberry has good project management skills and refuses to be cowed by more senior practitioners when he has a valid point to make.’

  • ‘Expert advice and representation.’

  • ‘Solid representation from Stephen Carlton and up-and-comer Emily La.’ 

Key clients

  • MidOcean Energy Holdings
  • Petronas
  • Vast Solar
  • Metric Capital
  • Brookfield Infra Group
  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • Canadian Solar Inc
  • Kumul Petroleum Holdings

Work highlights

  • Advised MidOcean Energy concerning its proposed AUD18.2bn acquisition of Origin Energy.
  • Advised MidOcean Energy on all aspects of its acquisition of Tokyo Gas’s interests in four Australian LNG projects.
  • Advised Kumul Petroleum Holdings in relation to its proposed acquisition of 5% interest in the PNG LNG Project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Tivey, Caroline Sherrell

Other key lawyers

Tim Kennedy, Stephen Carlton, Girish Rao