As we navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape, upskilling our people continues to be a priority. In response, the innovators at MinterEllison developed Mintcoin, an internal crypto currency designed to reward participation in the firm’s Digital Academy program and innovation initiatives. We’re thrilled to announce that this initiative has secured MinterEllison a spot on the AFRs Most Innovative Companies list for 2023. Blending formal learning and experiential learning Mintcoin not only incentivises individuals to engage in formal learning but also offers valuable insights into crypto tokens, digital wallets, and blockchain technology as they claim rewards...
MinterEllison
Offices
Overview
MinterEllison is one of the Asia Pacific's leading law firms. Established in Sydney in 1827, our firm today operates in Australia, Hong Kong, mainland China, Mongolia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom through a network of integrated offices and associated offices.
Our success has been driven by the vision of our partners, the in-depth industry expertise of our lawyers, and our commitment to work closely with clients to deliver seamless service wherever they need us.
We understand the challenges that businesses operating in a globalised marketplace face, and offer clients services that are multi-disciplinary and industry facing. Our deep understanding of how business is conducted in our region, local language skills, and proven track record for delivering outstanding work mean that clients access local experience and expertise that is informed by an international perspective.
MinterEllison's large and diverse client base includes blue-chip public and private companies, leading multinationals operating in the region, global financial institutions, government organisations and state-owned entities.
Our strong technical skills, underpinned by the ability to deliver commercially practical solutions that assist clients to achieve their business goals and objectives, have led to our firm's involvement in some of the Asia Pacific's most innovative and high-profile transactions.
Notable
Areas of Practice
Professionals
Partners

Tammy Berghofer
Partner
Jonathon Blackford
Partner, MinterEllison Consulting
Brendan Clark
Managing Partner International
Katie Clark
Partner
Michael Creedon
Partner
Ashish Das
Partner, MinterEllison Consulting
Leyla Dixon
Partner
Penelope Eden
Partner
Shane Evans
Partner, Health Industry Leader
Kathryn Finlayson
Partner
Tom Fletcher
Partner
Trent Forno
Partner
Matthew Glenn
Partner
Tim Hanmore
Partner
Victoria Hepburn
Managing Partner Consulting Solutions
Taya Hunt
Partner
Sian Keast
Partner
Stephen Knight
Partner
Ian Lockhart
Partner
Tim Lynch
Partner*
Robin Lyons
Partner
Deanna McMaster
Partner
Vanessa Mellis
Partner
Paul Muscat
Partner
Andrew Orford
Partner
David Pearce
Partner
Jordan Phillips
Partner
Sonja Read
Partner
Joel Reid
Partner
Andrew Rentoul
Chairman, Partner
Adrian Rich
Partner
Tanya Sciasci
Partner
Simon Scott
Partner, Energy & Resources Industry Leader
Melinda Smith
Office Managing Partner
Darren Sumich
Partner
Jennifer Veiga
Partner
Michael Vickery
Partner
Julie Whitehead
Partner
Jonathon Williams
Partner
Dan Williams
Partner
Euon Williams
PartnerOf Counsel

Richard Abraham
Special Counsel
Katrina Alidenes
Special Counsel
Megan Arends
Special Counsel
Simon Batten
Special Counsel
Dr Craig Bowie
Special Counsel
Charlotte Dignan
Special Counsel
Wayne Fellows
Special Counsel
Sarah Ferrett
Special Counsel
Allie Flack
Special Counsel
Lucy Forrest
Special Counsel
Benjamin Fox
Special Counsel
Nicole Gordon
Special Counsel
Steven Grant
Special Counsel
James Horwood
Special Counsel
Mark Jenvey
Special Counsel
Lynne Kozak
Special Counsel
Gary Lanham
Special Counsel
John Letizia
Special Counsel
Anna-Maria Lofaro
Special Counsel
Cathy Lyndon
Special Counsel
Petrina Macpherson
Special Counsel
Anastasia Maynes
Special Counsel
Nicole Morgan
Special Counsel
Rhian O'Sullivan
Special Counsel
Kate Pennicott
Special Counsel
Robert Reed
Special Counsel
Rachel Rouyanian
Special Counsel
Emma Ryan
Special Counsel
Patrick Sefton
Special Counsel
Sacha Shannon
Special Counsel
Alison Smith
Special Counsel
Clare Turner
Special Counsel
Andrew Vella
Special Counsel
Sarah Walters
Special Counsel
Toby Walthall
Special Counsel
Leanne Weekes
Special Counsel
Mark Wheelahan
Special CounselOther

Michelle Canny
Executive Director, MinterEllison Consulting
Mark Carkeet
Legal Consultant
Anushri Vyas
Director, MinterEllison ConsultingArticles
Mintcoin Secures Innovation Award
As we navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape, upskilling our people continues to be a priority. In response, the innovators at MinterEllison developed Mintcoin, an internal crypto currency designed to reward participation in the firm’s Digital Academy program and innovation initiatives. We’re thrilled to announce that this initiative has secured MinterEllison a spot on the AFRs Most Innovative Companies list for 2023. Blending formal learning and experiential learning Mintcoin not only incentivises individuals to engage in formal learning but also offers valuable insights into crypto tokens, digital wallets, and blockchain technology as they claim rewards...
Press
MinterEllison Partner Sarah Barker Appointed to Chair World Economic Forum Climate Governance Body
Climate and sustainability risk governance needs to be elevated further on boards. MinterEllison Partner and Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Sarah Barker, has been appointed joint Chair of a World Economic Forum key climate governance body, the Climate Governance Community of Experts (CGCoE). Her co-chair is Associate Prof Dr Simon Learmount from University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Barker’s appointment reflects the global pre-eminence of her expertise in climate change governance and liability risk. Her long-standing focus on the role of board directors in ensuring that organisations are managing climate risk, aligns with the goals of CGCoE...
MinterEllison advises on Victorian Renewable Energy Targets Auction, VRET2.
Leading law firm MinterEllison has advised Victoria's Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) on designing and implementing its second Victorian Renewable Energy Target reverse auction program (VRET2). The program provides investment certainty in the construction of new energy generation projects. VRET2 aims to ensure that 40% of the State's electricity generation comes from renewable sources by 2025 and 50% by 2030. Through the reverse auction program, the Victorian Government awarded commercial contracts in support of over 623 MW of new solar energy capacity, including four big batteries...