King & Wood Mallesons’ natural resources team remains at the forefront of the energy transition in Australia, working on climate change and decarbonisation. Craig Rogers and Lorenzo Pacitti co-head the team from Brisbane and Perth respectively. Pacitti is the new head of the group’s mining sector, and managing partner Rogers is key for energy and infrastructure projects, which lends itself to the group’s work on multidisciplinary projects. Another key team member is Robert Edel, former practice head, who concentrates on project development and M&A in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors and has been a prominent feature in the group’s many transactional matters, as well as in assisting mining companies which are now revisiting their M&A strategies as a result of climate change. Scott Langford has worked with some of the largest mining and resources companies in the country and Paul Schroder ‘is excellent at managing client expectations.’
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Significant expertise in the mining and natural resources field and, in particular, in the transaction space. KWM also offers a one-stop shop for environment in addition to the transactional and regulatory space. I've been very impressed by both KWM's ability to work on complex transactions while providing world-class legal advice.'
- 'Our firm contact is Paul Schroder who is excellent at managing client expectations and responding to emergency requests while providing great advice and surrounding himself with talent both in and outside Australia.'
Key clients
- Glencore plc
- Alumina Limited
Work highlights
- Advising BHP on its AU$9.6bn acquisition of Australian copper producer OZ Minerals Limited by way of scheme of arrangement.
- Advising Newmont Corporation on its proposed AU$26bn acquisition of Newcrest Mining Limited by way of scheme of arrangement.