The 2025 listing of leading West Australian Energy & Resources Lawyers details solicitors practising in both upstream and downstream energy and resources matters within the WA legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Michael Blakiston, Gilbert + Tobin
James Bruining, Grondal Bruining
Robert Merrick, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Leading
Michael Boyce, Hamilton Locke
Jay Leary, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Peter Vaughan, King & Wood Mallesons
Recommended
Claire Boyd, Gilbert + Tobin
Brett Cohen, Clayton Utz
Tim Edwards, King & Wood Mallesons
Michael Hunt, EMK Legal
Peter Jarosek, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Alex Jones, DLA Piper
Jee-Seon Lee, Johnson Winter Slattery
Paul Linguard, Ashurst
Mark McAleer, Gilbert + Tobin
Sarah O’Brien-Smith, Thomson Geer
Lorenzo Pacitti, King & Wood Mallesons
David Perks, MinterEllison