The global resources boom shows little sign of slowing down and while Australian companies are capitalising on the super-cycle, continued growth requires keeping ahead of uncertainty and a range of commercial and operational challenges.

The explosion of demand, increased prices and globalisation are fuelling mergers, acquisitions, rationalisation and restructuring, while the increased public and regulatory focus on environmental, native title and climate change issues presents both opportunities and threats.

Piper Alderman advises in all areas of mining, oil, gas, utilities and resources-based law and has significant experience in projects throughout and across the globe. Our clients include Beach Petroleum, Australian Worldwide Exploration, Eastern Star Gas, Sojitz Australia, Orient Energy Limited, NRG Flinders Power, Newmont and Normandy Mining.

Our team offers legal services which take into account the unique risks and rewards of the contemporary resources sector, offering advice on commercial, licensing, regulatory, employment, environmental, native title and dispute resolution matters.

The Environment, Property and Resources Update is published by the Piper Alderman team and covers issues of interest to the sector.