Jordan Phillips has over 15 years' experience advising clients exclusively in the energy and resources sector. He has a focus on M&A, joint ventures and project development. He is the business unit leader for MinterEllison's Energy, Resources & Projects team.

His clients include global mining companies, international joint venture participants and government owned corporations. Jordan assists clients by working with cross-disciplinary teams across MinterEllison to manage operational and regulatory risks in developing and operating mining and power assets. With a focus on Australian projects and transactions, Jordan also has transaction experience across Asia, the Middle-East, North Africa and the UK.

Recognitions 

• Best Lawyers, Energy Law, 2026
• Best Lawyers, Mining Law, 2026
• Best Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, 2023-2026
• Best Lawyers, Natural Resources Law, 2023-2026
• Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal), Energy, Natural Resources & Mining, 2024-2026
• Doyles Guide, Recommended Energy & Resources Lawyer, 2023-2025
• Lead Partner, Infrastructure and Projects Deal of the Year 2021, Australasian Law Awards, Anglo American Moranbah North-Grosvenor Mining Complex Transaction.
• Highly recommended, Legal500 Natural Resources (Transactions and Regulatory) 2020: ‘Jordan Phillips is one of the most knowledgeable mining and M&A lawyers.’