Why you might need an Energy & Resources lawyer:

We provide clear guidance on jurisdictional issues that impact energy and resources projects across Australia. Our team helps you understand which legal framework applies, ensuring compliance and reducing operational risk. We support clients navigating state, federal, and cross-border regulatory obligations.

We advise on domestic and international investments in the energy and resources sector. Whether you're acquiring assets, funding exploration, or entering large-scale infrastructure projects, we ensure the regulatory and commercial structures protect your interests. Our legal support helps you make informed and secure investment decisions.

We assist clients in understanding how international trade treaties impact resource development, export operations, and cross-border transactions. Our guidance ensures compliance with evolving trade frameworks while maximising commercial opportunities. We help navigate bilateral and multilateral agreements relevant to Australia’s energy sector.

We work closely with regulatory authorities to facilitate approvals, licences, and permits essential to energy and resource operations. Our experienced team manages communications, compliance obligations, and government submissions. We help minimise delays and ensure your project meets all statutory requirements.

We develop optimal legal structures tailored to resource ventures, joint operations, and multi-party projects. Our approach ensures tax efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational flexibility. We help you build a secure foundation for long-term commercial success.

Joint Venture structures (ventures where two or more people, companies or organisations work together for a specific purpose or project, rather than as an ongoing business) are well-suited to energy and resources projects for a range of commercial, logistical and financial or taxation reasons They may be required in a range of Energy & Resources Law matters. Enquire in confidence

New South Lawyers can provide advice and address issues that arise surrounding the different types of agreements landholders may enter into with developers, and the commercial considerations which commonly need to be taken into account when negotiating an agreement on solar farms, wind farms and power purchase agreements. Ask our Energy & Resources Lawyers for advice.

At New South Lawyers our Energy & Resources Law team are experienced in handling high-value energy transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. This includes those involving a broad array of public and private companies, private equity firms, investment banks, governmental entities, infrastructure funds, commercial banks and other lenders, and other institutions and investors in the energy sector. You have rights. Find out yours.

Our Energy & Resources Law experts can help you understand planning law updates associated with renewable energy projects. Are your rights protected? Reach out to find out.

New South Lawyers’ Energy & Resources Lawyers can help you understand the process of trading energy commodities (both renewable - such as solar and non-renewable - such as petrol gas and goal) in Australia. Contact us.

There are a number of statutes and bodies responsible for regulating energy in Australia. Our Energy & Resources Lawyers can help you understand energy laws and rules and jurisdictional legislation, as well as guidelines, standards, and procedures. Get help now.