“This “rock solid and very talented team” advises on a broad range of environmental and planning matters, including contaminated sites, renewable energy and carbon credits. Its involvement across the spectrum in M&A, infrastructure and energy projects demonstrates the increasing trend for environmental issues to affect large corporate and projects transactions as a matter of course.”
Chambers Global Guide 2008
“Stephen Davis maintains a highly visible practice that covers risk allocation in M&A deals, disaster management, environmental impact assessments and project approvals. Fêted for his “superb, up-to-date knowledge.”
Chambers Global Guide 2008
“David O’Donnell heads the firm’s environment and planning practice. He acted for the owners of the Byron at Byron Resort and Spa on the establishment of a water irrigation and reuse project. Further clients include developers, banks, investors and governmental entities.”
Chambers Global Guide 2008
“Mallesons can boast a longstanding pedigree, both in Australia and Greater China. In conjunction with the resources boom taking place in Western Australia, the firm has capitalised on its Hong Kong connections to advise the ever-growing number of Chinese companies on the environmental aspects of their mining projects. The group is by no means a support practice, although a strong reputation on infrastructure and planning does provide it with a steady workflow. The Hong Kong practice in particular has been at the forefront in advising on emissions trading schemes as well as carbon footprint issues for blue chip clients. The establishment of the Sustainable Enterprises Group in 2007 brings together the firm's climate change, resource management and sustainability practices, which should place it in a strong position to capitalise on the growing importance of environmental advice in the region.”
PLC Which Lawyer? Global 50 Portrait 2008
“Above all, lawyers at Mallesons won praise for focusing on outcomes in relation to their clients’ business, their great level of service and ability to think through difficult political issues. The team advises on major projects, contaminated sites, M&A and renewable energy issues. In doing so, it covers a range of industry sectors including energy and utilities, natural resources, property owners, developers, investors, corporations, state government agencies, municipalities and financial institutions”.
Chambers Global Guide 2007
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ David O’Donnell, Stephen Davis and Debra Townsend were nominated as leading individuals by PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ David O’Donnell and Stephen Davis were nominated as leading individuals by Chambers Global Guide 2008.
“Above all, lawyers at Mallesons won praise for focusing on outcomes in relation to their clients’ business, their great level of service and ability to think through difficult political issues.”
Chambers Global Guide 2006-2007