SK E&S on the development of the Caldita-Barossa gas field in the Timor Sea, including with regard to upstream joint operating arrangements and negotiation of LNG processing services and transportation arrangements with Darwin LNG. This is the first Australian back-fill project and include amongst the first with associated CCS storage capacity.

Fortescue Future Industries on the drafting and negotiation of proposed green hydrogen and ammonia offtake arrangements with global foundation customers of the Gibson Island Green Ammonia Project, Queensland. This represents amongst the first such offtake arrangements in the Australian market. 

LG Chem on its subscription for 7.5% shareholding in US-based Piedmont Lithium and negotiation of associated spodumene concentrate offtake arrangements. This was a key strategic investment aimed at security of feedstock supply. 

ENGIE and Australian Gas Infrastructure Group as project sponsors of the Murray Valley blended hydrogen project in Victoria, including in relation to joint venture structuring, corporate power purchase arrangements. This is slated as Australia’s first blended hydrogen project. 

A group of Gas and Oil Company and Project Sponsors in relation to the development of the Ichthys LNG Project including on EPC, environmental and regulatory aspects of the Project. This remains the largest project financing to date and the first application of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles in relation to an Australian LNG project. 

CPI International Minerals, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Power Investment Corporation, on the signing of the mining convention for CPIIM’s world-scale alumina project in the Republic of Guinea. This is the first mining convention signed in Guinea since the comprehensive overhaul of the country’s mining legislation, and constitutes a cornerstone for the complex USD6bn resource and infrastructure project. 

ECAs and the international commercial lenders on all aspects of the EPCIC contract, and associated sub-sea installation arrangements, for the Coral Floating LNG Project, offshore Mozambique. This was the world’s first project financed FLNG project. 

Alkane Resources and Australian Strategic Minerals on the establishment of a joint venture with Korean participant for the development and operation of patented smelter technology in respect of rare earth minerals. This was the first deployment of new technology to demonstrate market-first production and cost efficiencies. 

CWP in relation to its participation in the ‘Asian Renewable Hub’ and ‘Western Green Energy Hub’ green hydrogen/ammonia projects, including on project structuring and delivery models. These are each planned as the first ultra-scale Australian renewable energy projects generating ~50GW via upstream combined solar and wind. 

PTTEP in relation to the proposed development of the offshore Cash-Maple FLNG project, including joint development and FEED arrangements with development contractor consortium. 

Colomi Singapore on the development of the Colomi Iron Ore Project in Brazil including arrangements for access and expansion of rail and port infrastructure. 

A confidential client in relation to EPCIC and O&M arrangements (term sheet and full-form agreements) relating to FPSO to be operated offshore Israel. 

Commercial lenders in relation to the negotiation and drafting of Guinea Alumina Corporation’s mine infrastructure EPC and mining services contract relating to its proposed bauxite mining and alumina project in Guinea, Africa. 

EMR Capital in relation to tendering for, and negotiation of, the undergoing mining services arrangements for the Golden Grove underground copper mine, following EMR’s acquisition of the project. 

ECAs and commercial lenders in relation environmental and social issues relating to the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project, included lead role on a market first ‘gap analysis’ undertaken between Australian environmental and social laws and IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles. 

EMR Capital in relation to environmental liabilities associated with acquisition and (unique to Queensland) ‘chain or responsibility’ legislation associated with a proposed acquisition in Queensland. 

Macquarie on various investments in carbon off-set projects and associated arrangements for management and trading of generated carbon credits. 

Eurogarages in relation to environmental and contamination liability and regulatory issues associated with its acquisition of Woolworths’ fuel and convenience businesses. 

Undisclosed Private Equity Fund in relation to the proposed acquisition of Orica’s New South Wales chemicals assets including advice on environmental and contamination liability and potential liability apportionment as part of transaction structure. 

Alkane Resources in relation to the first Western Australian application for native title compensation, lodged in the Federal Court by the Tjirwal People, including as lead counsel on preparing, formulating and drafting arguments in response to applicant and State positions including on interpretation and effect of s.125A Mining Act 1978 (WA) on liability for compensation relating to mining tenements.