The 2012 listing of leading Western Australian energy and resources lawyers details lawyers practising within the areas of energy and natural resources matters in the Western Australian legal market who have been identified for their expertise and abilities in the area. It is compiled on the back of feedback from both solicitors practising within these areas and client referees.
Preeminent
Michael Blakiston – Gilbert + Tobin
Rob Merrick – Herbert Smith Freehills
Alan Murray – King & Wood Mallesons
Geoff Simpson – Allen & Overy
Nic Tole – Allens
Leading
Stuart Barrymore – Herbert Smith Freehills
Jon Carson – Clifford Chance
Mick Dulaney – Johnson Winter & Slattery
Angus Jones – Allen & Overy
Rupert Lewi – Ashurst
Peter Wiese – Clayton Utz
Recommended
James Bruining – Ashurst
Matthew Bowen – Jackson McDonald
Robert Edel – DLA Piper
Michael Hunt – Hunt & Humphry
Peter Jarosek – Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Justin Little – Herbert Smith Freehills
Duncan Maclean – Squire Sanders
Rick Malone – Johnson Winter & Slattery
Craig Readhead – Allion Legal
Peter Smith – Johnson Winter & Slattery
Roger Steinepreis – Steinepreis Paganin
Andrew Thompson – Minter Ellison
Tim Warman – King & Wood Mallesons
Leigh Warnick – Lavan Legal
Gerard Woods – Allens