Piper Alderman is noted for its expertise in metals sector, often assisting quarrying companies involved in the extraction of aggregates and sands. The team as vast experience in both upstream and downstream issues, with particular strengths in commercial, project finance, environmental, and native title matters. Josh Steele often advises private and public resources companies on corporate and commercial issues, as well as transactions. Martin Lovell is a key contact for project finance matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great value for money and very good understanding of ASIC and ASX rules.' 

  • ‘The Piper Alderman team have a sense of urgency and are prepared to put themselves out for the benefit of us.' 

  • ‘We have mainly been attended to by Nick Foulkes. Nick is a standout because he becomes part of our team. Whether it is drafting standard contract templates or negotiating contract conditions with clients or suppliers Nick treats the task as if it is his own business.'

  • 'Nick's contract legal knowledge is incredible and he has a unique way of explaining contract terms and their meanings and consequences, that really makes it easier for our team to understand them.’

  • ‘The team at Piper Alderman is competent, professional and responsive, recognising when matters are urgent and acting in a timely manner.' 

Key clients

  • ADBRI
  • Arrow Minerals
  • Beach Energy
  • Bengal Energy
  • Coppermoly
  • Unico Silver
  • Elementos
  • Galilee Energy
  • Grange Resources
  • IGO
  • Iltani Resources
  • Lucas Total Contract Solutions
  • Power Minerals
  • Prodigy Gold NL
  • St Baker Energy
  • Trigg Minerals

Work highlights

  • Advised Metals on its proposed merger with Kin Mining.
  • Assisted Aruma Resources in acquiring a portfolio of copper and uranium exploration assets.
  • Advised HiSeis in respect of a project to acquire, process and interpret geological data.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Josh Steele, Martin Lovell

Other key lawyers

Ashley Watson, Nick Foulkes, Katie Winterbourne, Paul Sartori