He is one of Australia’s leading energy and infrastructure lawyers and strategic advisors. He is an energy and critical infrastructure specialist. His experience spans complex M&A, project development and cross-border joint ventures. His experience extends to energy, security, data, defence, space and telecommunications.
He has worked in over 60 countries, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, Europe and in Africa. He is particularly experienced in matters involving complex regulatory issues, including FIRB. Previously, he was co-head of Energy and Power (APAC) and global co-head of Sovereign Energy at a leading global law firm.
Chris holds a Master of Letters from the University of St Andrews (taken as a Chevening Scholar), a Master of Laws (International Law) from the University of Sydney and Bachelors degrees in Law (Honours) and Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Griffith University. He also studied at the University of Salamanca (as an Ambassadorial Scholar).
He is a member of the Advisory Board, Law Futures Centre at Griffith University.
Chris is admitted to practice in New South Wales, Queensland, and England and Wales.