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Anthony Lepere

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LEPERE Anthony LARGE

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Anthony specialises in corporate transactions and major projects in the energy and natural resources sector.

He acts for strategic and financial investors on complex cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and project development, with a particular focus on the energy transition and critical minerals. He is a trusted adviser to management teams and boards on business-critical matters. He was previously a partner in the global energy and infrastructure practice of a leading American law firm in London.

Anthony is admitted as a solicitor in Australia, Hong Kong and England and Wales, and is a member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators and the Energy and Resources Law Association.

Key deals

Wafi Golpu Copper and Gold Project

Advising Newmont and Harmony Gold on the development and financing of the Wafi Golpu copper and gold project in Papua New Guinea.

EVOL LNG Divestment

Advised Wesfarmers on the sale of its LNG distribution businesses to I Squared Capital.

Sandy Ridge Financing

Advised Carlyle Global Credit and amicaa on the financing of Tellus Holdings’ Sandy Ridge waste management facility in Western Australia.

Onslow Iron Royalty Divestment

Advised Anglo American on the sale of an iron ore royalty right related to the Onslow Iron project in the Pilbara, Western Australia to Taurus Funds Management.

Wengfu Crop Nutrient Acquisition

Advised Fertiglobe on the acquisition of Wengfu’s Australian fertiliser sourcing and distribution business.

29Metals Capital Raising

Advised BUMA on its participation in, and sub-underwriting of, 29Metals’ accelerated pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer.