King & Wood Mallesons' team exhibits deep bench strength across many of Australia’s fastest developing energy sectors, such as climate change and decarbonisation, and carbon capture and storage projects, in addition to traditional oil and gas mandates. Practice co-head Vishal Ahuja remains at forefront of the latest energy and electricity reforms. Co-head Craig Rogers and the 'highly skilled' Peter Vaughan both have vast expertise in oil and gas, utilities and infrastructure projects, and are often supported by 'standout' senior associate Tara Graneri. Mining instructions are the primary focus of Tim Edwards .
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Testimonials
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- 'King & Wood Mallesons Energy team are a very highly regarded oil & gas (including LNG) practice in the APAC region. The team has significant depth, knowledge, experience and resources, and covers the full spectrum of oil and gas transactions.'
- 'This team provides quality advice and are well versed in current market practice and offer input and advice that is best in class. I have worked with many legal firms in this region and KWM is the standout for quality and insightful advice.'
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Key clients
- AGL
- Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)
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Work highlights
- Advising on a range of major projects relating to the Energy Security Board and Australian Energy Market Commission’s 2025 market redesign program.
- Advised Palisade and Aware Super on their acquisition of a 49% stake of the 528MW Stockyard Hill Wind Farm from Goldwind.
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