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Mark Carkeet |Partner

Mark leads our national energy and resources industry group and also heads our practice in Brisbane.

He has worked in commercial law since 1983 and focused almost exclusively on utilities since 1992. He has advised in major electricity, gas, water and cogeneration projects throughout Australia and South East Asia; power purchase agreements; technology transfers; trade practices issues; and M&A transactions.

Mark is the founding editor of the firm's publication 'Energy in Australia and New Zealand', now in its 7th edition.

Mark's expertise in the sector has been recognised independently in Chambers Global (2008-2011), Best Lawyers International: Australia (2009-2011) and Doyle's Guide where he is listed as a Preeminent Australian E&R lawyer (2009-2011).

Qualifications

  • BA, LLB (Hons)

Admissions

  • QLD
  • NSW
  • NT
  • VIC
  • ACT

Awards and Recognition

  • Leading Individual, Energy and Resources - Chambers Asia Pacific/Global: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 
  • Recommended, Energy - Best Lawyers: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Recommended, Natural Resources - Best Lawyers: 2009, 2012
  • Recommended, Oil and Gas - Best Lawyers: 2009, 2012 
  • Preeminent, Energy and Resources - Doyle's Guide: 2009, 2010, 2011
  • Mark Carkeet, 'an excellent electricity and gas lawyer', has developed an 'extensive practice with an impressive client list.' - Chambers Global: 2008, 2009
2012