Tony Wassaf

Tony is a corporate and commercial lawyer who has specialised in the energy and natural resources industry for over 20 years.

Industry participants seek out Tony’s experience and knowledge of Australian mining, pipeline and energy projects. His insight into and understanding of legal and commercial issues facing the industry are well regarded.

He is rated as one of the world’s best energy and natural resource lawyers by Chambers Global 2007.

Tony has built a reputation for his commercial focus, his ability to quickly identify issues and find solutions, and his strength in contract drafting.

He advises on legislative and policy issues, drafts and negotiates commercial agreements, joint ventures, business acquisitions and disposals, and also advises on capital raising, project financing, foreign investment and native title issues.

Tony's clients include BHP Billiton, Resource Pacific, Donaldson Coal, Eraring Energy and Thiess.

He is a member and Director of AMPLA Limited, the Resources and Energy Law Association, and a member of the Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law of the International Bar Association.