Energy & Resources
The Sparke Helmore Energy and Resources team has been representing clients within the energy, resources and mining industries for many years. Our offices are strategically located to service our clients in all major coal fields in NSW and Australia.
Our strong presence in the Hunter Region makes Sparke Helmore the only law firm able to provide continuous on site service to clients, offering both strategic and economic advantage.
Our team of lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal services and advice to clients within the mining, oil, gas and energy industries. We understand the social and political issues within each industry and are able to provide effective legal solutions and good outcomes.
Our clients include multi-national and Australian coal producers, electricity generators, major energy investment funds, Government and industry authorities.
Sparke Helmore is pleased to be recognised in the coal mining industry, legal profession and Government sector as one of the best-equipped and informed law firms on mining issues in New South Wales.
Expertise
Our specialist services include:
- Mining Law - titles and authorities, compensation, access to land
- Planning - approvals, consents and EIS advice
- Pollution Law - permits, approvals and prosecutions
- Property - land purchase, access and leasing
- Inquiries, Wardens hearings, litigation and risk management
- Project advocacy
- Infrastructure projects
- Mining joint ventures
- Contract mining
- Coal sales
- Contract risk management
- Risk management and compliance
- Prosecutions
- Operating procedures and manuals
- Industrial disputes
- Employment arrangements
Experience
- Advised, prepared and negotiated contracts (both standard and non-standard) at every stage of mining, from the physical extraction from or beneath the ground, to processing (including conveyor belt systems, processing plants and computer systems) to haulage and delivery.
- Involvement in the delivery of infrastructure ancillary to mining operations from transport (road and rail) to accommodation (office and residential) to services (water and wastewater, power, pipelines).
- Drafting custom made construction contracts (based on Australian Standard form contracts) for the design, construction, supply and installation of an upgraded coal handling and preparation plant.
- Drafting custom made construction contracts (based on Australian Standard form contracts) for the design, procurement and construction of a rail spur and associated plant and equipment.
- Acting for an electricity generator on the procurement of trains and wagons for the supply of coal. This included drafting a design and construct construction contract for the rail infrastructure as well as services agreement for the rail operator.
- Reviewing and rationalising existing mining approval platforms.
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