Merger Control
Australia
07 October 2025
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. The team expanded with the hire of Aaron Kenavan and Jamie Palmer in January 2025, both joined from A&O Shearman.
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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.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
John Tivey; Caroline Sherrell
Other key lawyers
Tim Kennedy; Stephen Carlton; Girish Rao; Aaron Kenavan; Jamie Palmer