Minter Ellison represents a prestigious roster of oil and gas clients, including international developers, service providers, and distributors. The team is also well-versed in advising junior mining companies across various commodities. Practice head Simon Scott is a regular contributor to advisory groups and industry bodies, with expertise in complex M&A, joint ventures, and commercial mining matters. Jordan Phillips often handles sales of metal and mineral interests, while Andrew Corletto often advises clients on major resource projects. David Perks is noted for his expert knowledge of the Corporations Act, often supporting resource-sector clients.
Testimonials
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‘Very good industry knowledge and experience across a range of different transaction types.'
‘Andrew Corletto has excellent industry knowledge and experience in a wide range of transactions.'
‘The team has a unique understanding of the history of our company's operations, the commercial and regulatory context in which we operate and the current, strategic imperatives of the company.’
‘Simon Scott and Jordan Phillips - for their strong leadership and direction of their team, their responsiveness and ongoing efforts to ensure delivery of practical and fit-for-purpose advice; Ben Fox - for his technical excellence and significant regulatory expertise.'
‘The team is ultra-reliable, collaborative and helpful. Gives great commercial astute advice.’
‘Simon Scott are both extremely smart, commercially astute and energetic.’
‘David Perks has extensive experience in the legal sector.'
- ‘Breadth of experience and industry expertise.’
Key clients
- Albemarle Corporation
- Andromeda Metals
- Anglo American
- BHP
- ConocoPhillips
- First Quantum Minerals
- Incitec Pivot
- Inpex Corporation
- Jellinbah Group
- New Hope Group
- Peabody Energy
- Rio Tinto
Work highlights
- Advising Albemarle on multiple deals including the restructure of its MARBL JV.
- Advising Peabody Energy on its acquisition of the Wards Well Project.
- Advising Stanwell Corporation in relation to the proposed Central Queensland Hydrogen Project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Scott