MinterEllison demonstrates a ‘great depth of capability and ability to provide a full service across all areas’, including a range of acquisitions and divestment matters in the natural resources space. Among the ’great partners and great senior associates’ is group head Simon Scott in Brisbane, who has a history of working on M&A matters and commercial matters in the natural resources arena, particularly mining. Bryn Davis has since departed the practice. The group works out of the firm’s offices across the country, including Adelaide and Darwin, emblematic of the group’s ability to provide clients with a national presence and strong knowledge of the local market.
Testimonials
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- 'Great partners and also great senior associates and lawyers.'
- 'Great depth of capability - able to provide a full service across all areas.'
- 'Strong commercialism based on reality and common sense.'
Key clients
- Albemarle Corporation
- Andromeda Metals
- Anglo American
- ConocoPhillips
- First Quantum Minerals
- Flinders Mines
- Huayou International Mining (Hong Kong)
- Incitec Pivot
- Inpex Corporation
- Jellinbah Group
- New Hope Group
- Peabody Energy
- Rio Tinto (including Oyu Tolgoi LLC)
- South32
- Stanwell Corporation
- Vintage Energy
- Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal
- Yancoal Australia
Work highlights
- Advised Albemarle on both of its multibillion-dollar transactions with Mineral Resources Limited (MRL).
- Advised WSP Australia, a subsidiary of TSX-listed WSP Global Inc., on all aspects of its $275m acquisition of Calibre Professional Services One from Calibre Group.
- Represented Highfield Resources Limited in an equity fundraising and project financing for its flagship Muga Project in Spain.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Scott