Shane acts on complex projects, strategic commercial arrangements, corporate transactions and capital raisings, with a focus on the energy sector. He navigates regulatory issues and delivers commercially grounded solutions.
Biography
Shane supports clients through significant transactions, operational challenges and strategic projects. He advises on complex commercial agreements for major gas infrastructure owners and other energy market participants, including commercial gas agreements, infrastructure development agreements, works agreements, operating and maintenance agreements and a wide range of other commercial contracts.
He also advises on public and private capital raisings, shareholder and joint venture arrangements and share, business and asset acquisitions, helping clients secure funding, structure partnerships and complete acquisitions or divestments efficiently.
Shane works closely with start-ups and multinational corporations on governance matters, guiding clients through IPO processes, complex restructures and cross-border acquisitions while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as FIRB and the Corporations Act.
Clients value his straightforward, pragmatic approach to complex regulatory issues. He is known for distilling intricate frameworks, particularly those governing the regulation of gas, into clear and simple advice that clients can readily understand and act on to achieve their commercial objectives.
Shane's experience
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Confidential client
Advised an LNG exporter on a long-term gas transportation agreement to transport gas along a Queensland pipeline network in support of a major project for the next 15 years. -
APA Group
Advised on various pipeline development projects, including $200m of expansion works on its pipeline asset portfolio. -
APA Group
Negotiated gas transportation and storage agreements, and other commercial gas agreements, with all major customers. -
Gold Hydrogen
Assisted with ASX listing, including pre-IPO funding, group restructure and prospectus drafting. -
Adepto
Advised on multiple equity financing rounds and the eventual sale to a US-based firm. -
Australian wealth manager
Advised on the $26m bid to acquire a financial advisory business from an Australian bank. -
RPD TSV
Advised on the divestment of its 'Great Caesar' mining leases to Emperor Energy.