Australasian organisations continue to capitalise on the global resources boom, but sustained growth during an economic slowdown will require companies to stay ahead of uncertainty as well as a range of commercial and operational challenges.

Spiky demand, fluctuating prices and globalisation will fuel mergers, acquisitions, rationalisation and restructuring, while the increased focus on environmental, native title and climate change issues will 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 team offers legal services which take into account the unique risks and rewards of the contemporary resources sector offering advice on commercial, licensing, regulatory, emissions trading, employment, environmental, native title and dispute resolution matters.

We are affiliated with ResourcesLaw International, a Sydney-based consulting firm specialising in the energy and natural resources industries. The firm has been involved in many groundbreaking projects in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, is closely associated with the London-based World Energy Council and a consultant to the APEC Secretariat in Singapore on cross-border energy trade.