The resources industry is a major contributor to the Australian economy, creating significant employment and generating vital export income. It faces a range of unique issues and challenges in terms of services, transport and other infrastructure required to export Australian resources to the world.

Cooper Grace Ward provides legal advice and support to businesses operating in and providing services to the resources industry.

Our team acts for mining and exploration companies, asset owners and operators, financiers, and wholesalers and retailers of petroleum and renewable fuels.

Services we offer

Our major services in this area include:

• Property acquisition, leasing and sales
• Planning and environment advice and appeals
• Project structuring and taxation advice
• Commercial advice, including advice on all types of contracts and agreements
• Capital raisings and public offerings
• Due diligence, mergers and acquisitions
• Employment and workplace relations advice, documentation and litigation
• Litigation and dispute resolution.

What our clients say

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