The energy and natural resources team at Clifford Chance has a range of expertise across oil and gas, mining, resources, and renewable energy. In Sydney, team co-head Nadia Kalic specialises in M&A and projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while head of renewables Philip Sealey works out of Perth and is recommended for international project financing. Robert Tang, Sydney, is the go-to for energy sector disputes, handling complex international arbitration and litigation.

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Work highlights

  • Advised Renewable Energy Systems Ltd. (RES), the world's largest independent renewable energy company, on its agreement to acquire Ingeteam’s renewable services division.
  • Advised ASX-listed Viva Energy Group Limited (Viva Energy) on its AU$1.15 billion (US$770 million) acquisition of convenience retailer OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.
  • Advised Viva Energy on its acquisition from Coles of the Coles Express retail convenience business which operates at Shell branded service stations throughout Australia.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nadia Kalic, Chad Bochan, Philip Sealey, Reuben van Werkum, Cameron Hassall, Robert Tang