Energy & Resources
LK advises leading energy and resources companies on governance, regulatory compliance, contracting strategy and major commercial disputes.
With experience in the sector’s intricate operational landscape and stringent regulatory environment we help clients protect value, manage exposure and resolve issues.
Experience
Contractual, commercial and compliance advice
Advised a major Australian electricity utility on compulsory acquisition matters, contractual rights, variation claims and compliance with the National Electricity Rules.
Oil, Gas and Other Resources
Counsel for and against international oil and gas companies in arbitrations involving petrochemical pricing, remediation, regulatory challenges and major construction projects.
Security of Critical Infrastructure Compliance
Advised a major critical infrastructure owner and operator on legal, operational and technical compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and associated regulations.
Investment Treaty Protection
Advised Australian resource companies on restructures designed to secure investment treaty protection across Africa, Asia and South America.
Energy Regulator Dispute
Assisted a major energy sector participant in responding to requests for information and evidence in Federal Court proceedings brought by the Australian Energy Regulator following the 2016 state-wide blackout in South Australia.
Utility Rights Dispute
Representing residents in a dispute with a rural council arising from recommendations made by the South Australian Ombudsman in relation to the provision of electricity and water. Advised in respect of the Electricity Act 1996 (SA), Water Industry Act 2012 (SA) and Local Government Act 1999 (SA).
Coal Supply Contract Dispute
Representing the Singapore subsidiary of a NYSE-listed coal company in an arbitration concerning a series of contracts with a mining operator.
Electricity Network Negotiations
Acting for a consulting company in recovery proceedings against state and local governments concerning payment entitlements arising from negotiations with South Australia’s electricity distribution network provider.
Solar Pricing Dispute
Represented a European solar panel manufacturer in a US$60 million arbitration arising from commodity price volatility.
Mining Works Contracts
Advised mining entities on contractual risks, departures and dispute resolution for mine site works contracts across Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.
Energy and Petroleum Dispute
Representing two UAE entities in a US$50 million dispute with a major Chinese oil and gas company for failure to pay invoices for delivered products.
Olympic Domain Mining Project
Represented an Australian mining company on a proposed Miscellaneous Purposes Licence and strategic and legal issues regarding negotiations with BHP.
WTO Disputes
Counsel for the Government of Canada before WTO panels and the Appellate Body in disputes with the EC and Japan regarding renewal energy regulation.
LK Law has a can-do mindset and is very much solution focused. It is also fantastically unstuffy and a pleasure to deal with.
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