Carbon, ESG, International, Resources and Renewables, Commercial Contracts, Corporate Advisory and Governance, Cyber Security, Privacy, and Data, Foreign Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Restructuring and Insolvency
He has acted for a range of clients from listed and large private companies involved in exploration and operational projects in coal, gas, minerals and metals through to junior explorers and service providers.
His work has covered multiple jurisdictions, including Australia, North America, Myanmar, Mongolia, Russia and Indonesia.
Andrew has firsthand experience in the development, sale and acquisition of small to large scale renewable energy projects in Australia, including engagement with Government agencies and authorities, local landowners and foreign developers and investors.
Andrew is also a member of the firm’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) team, assisting clients across all sectors with obtaining approvals and engaging with FIRB.
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Advising on and managing the acquisition process of numerous resources projects, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating sale documents and managing the settlement process.
Drafting and managing FIRB applications for multinationals, advising on self-reporting historical breaches, and implementing FIRB compliance programs.
Advising on compliance programs for new critical infrastructure laws.
Conducting project due diligence and drafting and negotiating sale agreements and ongoing management agreements for greenfield renewable energy projects.
Acting for Sungrow Australia on the acquisition, development, financing and divestment of various solar projects.
Acting for Elliott Advisors on their acquisition of various solar assets in Australia.
Acting for Sojitz Corporation and its subsidiaries on various matters including the ongoing acquisition of the Gregory Crinum mine from BMA.
Drafting and managing FIRB applications for multinationals, advising on self-reporting historical breaches, and implementing FIRB compliance programs.
Advising on compliance programs for new critical infrastructure laws.
Advised a new entrant to the Australian resources sector on its first AUD $14 million acquisition from an entity in administration of mining assets, including tailings, tenements, and associated rights, with upfront and deferred payments, a royalty interest, and an offtake agreement.
