A&O Shearman houses a broad practice which frequently assists with mandates relating to the emerging hydrogen market. Perth based practice head Meredith Campion is well-regarded for considerable experience in advising on offshore transactions in the oil and gas, and mining sectors, while Goran Galic continues to be involved in large mining and LNG projects. Jackson Allen is particularly adept at advising on the negotiation and drafting of oil, gas, condensate and LNG marketing and sales arrangements. Geoff Simpson retired in April 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A very strong team, particularly on cross-border matters.'
- 'Jackson Allen is a rising star. An excellent communicator with complete command of the details. He has unmatched international experience in energy matters out of Perth.'
Key clients
- Eni Australia
- Mubadala Energy
Work highlights
- Advised Mubadala Energy on the sale of a subsidiary, Busrakham Oil and Gas (including operated interests in three offshore oil and gas licences in the Gulf of Thailand that include Nong Yao, Jasmine/Ban Yen and Manora oil fields), to Valeura Energy for a total consideration of approximately US$60m.
- Advised the vendor on the sale of 100% of the Elliott Green Power Australian renewable energy business to Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo) via Atmos Renewables, which included both brownfield and greenfield assets. The vendor undertook a dual track IPO/trade sale process.