Commercial Contracts, Corporate Advisory and Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring and Insolvency, Resources and Renewables
Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Finalist (Projects, Energy and Resources)
Laura regularly advises on joint venture arrangements, complex royalty structures, security arrangements and distressed asset sales. She has acted for a range of large, listed and international clients, particularly in the mining and critical minerals space, and brings industry insight to each transaction.
She has extensive experience drafting and negotiating key project and transaction documents, including share and asset sale agreements, royalty deeds, loan agreements, and security documents. Laura is adept at managing multifaceted transactions, handling intricate due diligence and providing solutions-focused advice.
Her ability to balance legal rigour with a clear understanding of business drivers makes her a trusted advisor to clients navigating both established operations and emerging markets.
$2 billion and counting – Federal Government announces boost to critical minerals sector
Acting for Stanmore Resources Limited in relation to its acquisition of the Eagle Downs Joint Venture from South32 and Aquila Coal.
Advising on funding, restructure, prepayment and security arrangements related to the Callide Coal Mine, which supplies CS Energy’s power stations.
Advising on the acquisition of Everty Pty Ltd, an EV software platform for electric vehicles.
Advising this specialist investment manager on its investments into Australian critical minerals and battery metals projects, including negotiating bespoke exploration and collaboration agreements with project owners.
Advising a luxury automotive manufacturer on its proposed acquisition of an equity interest in a critical minerals project, including the accompanying licence and offtake agreements.
Advising on the divestment of its interest in the fruit and vegetable markets, namely the Sydney Markets, Melbourne Markets and Brisbane Markets.
Successfully assisting on the sale of packaging and labelling businesses: Signet Pty Ltd and Insignia Pty Ltd for a combined deal value of $105 million.
Advising on the sale of Copper Mines of Tasmania (as owner of the Mt Lyell Copper Mine) to ASX-listed company New Century Resources, including transaction documentation and vendor due diligence.
