As a trusted corporate and commercial advisor, I also have expert knowledge of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, the petroleum legislative regime, the mining legislative regime and foreign investment regulation.

I have been consistently ranked as one of Australia’s leading energy and resources lawyers in various directories, including recognised by my peers in The Best Lawyers in Australia for my work in Corporate/Governance Practice, Energy Law, Mining Law, Oil & Gas Law, Natural Resources Law and Equity Capital Markets (2013 to 2024) and ranked in The Asia-Pacific Legal 500.

Career highlights

• Ganfeng Lithium: Advising on the acquisition of interests in the Mount Marion (Western Australia) lithium mine, negotiation of mining services agreement and long term offtake commitments. Providing ongoing advice in relation to ownership and operational matters relating to the Mount Marion lithium mine. Advising on shareholder matters and foreign investment approvals. Advising on offtake and subscription with Core Lithium. Advising on investment in the Goulamina Project in Mali, and consequent joint venture with Leo Lithium.
• Buru Energy: Advising on acquisitions and development of oil and gas projects in the Canning Basin.
• The Government of Timor-Leste: Advising on the Greater Sunrise Project.

• MinterEllison welcomes new Energy & Resources Partner in Perth
  

  MinterEllison appoints David Perks, an expert in energy and resources, to bolster its Perth team and service in the West Australian market.