Emma Covacevich
Clayton Utz
Chief Executive Partner
Emma Covacevich has "excellent knowledge and experience. great client service and is very approachable, understanding and commercial in approach." She handles a range of corporate, capital-raising and transactional matters for established players as well as assisting new entrants into the Australian energy markets.
Overview
Emma's experience and capabilities are vast. In addition to overseeing Clayton Utz's key client initiatives, Emma has a proven track record advising on the acquisition, development and ongoing operation of significant oil & gas, LNG and other energy projects in both Australia and New Zealand. With close to 25 years' experience practising solely in the energy sector, her experience, operational knowledge and commitment to the energy sector is genuine and is what sets her apart. As a result, Emma offers a wealth of information and insight into the energy industry that goes well beyond legal advice.
Notable Work
- Senex Energy: the A$900 million takeover by POSCO International Corporation and Hancock Energy, in all stages of the takeover from initial strategy to closing.
- Quadrant Energy: the US $2.9 billion sale of Quadrant Energy to Santos in 2018, following initially proposed IPO. This deal was Awarded Australasian Law Awards – Energy & Resources Deal of the Year: 2019.
- Australia Pacific LNG: the $35 billion 2-train CSG to LNG project since its inception in 2008, and its ~$3.4 billion gas purchase from QGC in 2018.
- Squadron Energy: the development of the Australian Industrial Energy Regasification Terminal, including acquisition of former partners' interests and the proposed dual fuel (gas/hydrogen) power station.
Insights
Media Release: Clayton Utz wins two awards at 2024 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
2 Sep 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz welcomes four partners to its Canberra office
22 Aug 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality tenth year in a row
31 Jul 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz announces 1 July 2024 senior promotions
1 Jul 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz first Australian firm to adopt LexisNexis AI legal research tool
3 Jun 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: 'Net zero exceptionalism' drives foreign interest in local energy transition
22 Mar 2024 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz names Ross McInnes as next Board Chair
4 Jul 2023 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz announces 1 July 2023 senior promotions
3 Jul 2023 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz announces three new partner promotions
1 Jul 2023 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz Board Chair Karen O'Flynn appointed as CBA Group General Counsel
28 Jun 2023 | Media Release
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Get ready for fast-tracked investment for critical minerals and clean energy in Australia under new US-Australia Compact
22 May 2023 | Article
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Queensland Government opens the valves on hydrogen pipeline regime – make a submission now
13 Mar 2023 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz CEP Elect names Nick Cooper as Deputy Chief Executive Partner
16 Feb 2023 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz names Emma Covacevich as next Chief Executive Partner
9 Dec 2022 | Media Release
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Australia’s energy transition: investing in an uncertain regulatory environment
19 Oct 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates Wright Prospecting on Rhodes Ridge JV milestone with Rio Tinto
19 Oct 2022 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Macquarie's interests on investment in the landmark Asian Renewable Energy Hub
27 Jun 2022 | Media Release
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Federal Court's final orders in children's novel climate change case clarify duty of care, but impact still to play out
9 Jul 2021 | Article
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A proposed Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin Scheme: A major step in Australia becoming a world leader in the hydrogen sector
8 Jul 2021 | Article
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Three significant climate change developments in Australia and overseas with implications for resource projects
27 May 2021 | Article
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Media Release: Three Clayton Utz partners named winners at 2020 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards
14 Dec 2020 | Media Release
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More sectors to be critical infrastructure, increased obligations, and wider government powers in draft Bill – so comment now
20 Nov 2020 | Article
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Media Release: New senior leadership team to evolve Clayton Utz's success
1 Jul 2020 | Media Release
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Queensland mining & resources changes come into effect from 1 July 2020
29 Jun 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates ConocoPhillips on completion of $US1.39 billion sale of Australia-West assets to Santos Limited
29 May 2020 | Media Release
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Queensland closes borders and requires persons entering Queensland to quarantine for 14 days
27 Mar 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises ConocoPhillips on $US1.39 billion sale of Australia-West assets to Santos Limited
17 Oct 2019 | Media Release
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Queensland's new land access regime now in force – so update your land access strategy
24 Apr 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz and Origin Energy teams help power $58 million OC Energy deal
22 Feb 2019 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acts for Brookfield and Macquarie on US$2.15 billion Quadrant sale to Santos
28 Aug 2018 | Media Release
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A new Beetaloo Sub-basin Water Control District – fracking inquiry recommendation implemented
2 Aug 2018 | Article
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Draft Social Impact Assessment Framework for NT hydraulic fracking inquiry released ‒ have your say
25 Jan 2018 | Article
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Requirement to report MDL and ML holders' exercise of underground water rights - 6 March 2017 deadline looming
28 Feb 2017 | Article
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