Michael Harrison

Partner. Sydney.

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When it comes to projects and transactions for energy, mining, oil and gas, waste and water, and transport industry clients - Michael is a breath of fresh air.

With superb commercial acumen, a tireless work ethic and extensive knowledge of multiple industries it’s little wonder he is consistently feted – both in Australia and overseas – as a leading lawyer.

Michael advises various clients on project and project finance, commercial, corporate, construction, engineering, environmental, legislative and regulatory and regulated market practice.

When it comes to projects and transactions for energy, mining, oil and gas, waste and water, and transport industry clients - Michael is a breath of fresh air.

With superb commercial acumen, a tireless work ethic and extensive knowledge of multiple industries it’s little wonder he is consistently feted – both in Australia and overseas – as a leading lawyer.

Michael advises various clients on project and project finance, commercial, corporate, construction, engineering, environmental, legislative and regulatory and regulated market practice.

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“Understanding of natural gas, and his outstanding work ethic, separate him from his peers” The Legal 500

Michael's Expertise

  • Recent Projects Advising the Water Corporation on the Mumbida Wind Farm and the Greenough River Solar Farm
  • Waste Advising the Global Renewables/Ironbridge consortium on all aspects if its bid for Waste Services New South Wales.
  • Water Treatment Plant Advising Water Corporation on all aspects of the Mundaring Water Treatment Plant in Western Australia.
  • International electricity bid Acting for a Chinese client on all aspects of its bid for electricity generating assets as part of the NSW Energy Reform Strategy.
  • Worldwide LNG program Acting for a Korean client on a retainer basis on a world wide procurement program for LNG including term supply of LNG from the Gorgon Project.
  • Victoria Advanced Resource Recovery Initiative Advising DSE on the VARRI Project in Victoria, involving the procurement of a metropolitan Melbourne wide waste processing and treatment solution.

Michael's Leadership

  • Australia-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry Member
  • Australia Chamber of Commence in Korea Member
  • Montessori Indigenous Children Foundation Board Member

What others say

  • “His client service ethic is unrivalled by any lawyer I've worked with in Australia or elsewhere. His knowledge of our industry and integration across our business is seamless such that he operates effectively as part of our business.” Mining Industry Client
  • “Recognised as a 'Leading Lawyer in Energy and Resources'” Chambers Global 2009, 2010 and 2011
  • “A great lawyer, very practical and sensible. He has become indispensable...[and] has multiple relationships... including at the most senior [board] level, and enjoys the confidence of all.” Engineering Industry Client
  • “Recognised as a 'Best Lawyer - Mining, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas and Transport'” Best Lawyers Peer Reviews 2008, 2009 & 2010
  • “He is an excellent communicator who combines commercial acumen and awareness with his exceptional legal skills. His experience in our and analogous industries gives us the benefit of multiple perspectives. He is remarkably productive and is able to work on several active negotiations in parallel for us … . He is tireless.” Oil & Gas Industry Client
  • “Recognised as a Leading Individual in Energy and Resources - 'Eminently trustworthy and has expansive knowledge' ” The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2009, 2010, 2011
  • “… exceptional commercial understanding of our industry and our business … always available… [even though located in Australia] more responsive in real time than any UK law firm we have used. His responsiveness is really appreciated…” Waste Industry Client
  • “'Exceptional performer; Clients highlight Michael Harrison’s reliability and superb industry expertise; His international expertise is second to none.'” Chambers Global 2009, 2010 and 2011
  • “[Michael has] leading expertise - he is the best at what he does. [His] advices move the other side because of their authority, saving time and money, but the standout value that he brings is his ability to talk to commercial people, and it is in this area where he is absolutely stellar... [his] understanding of the industry and the issues, and his ability to bring them together… enables commercial people to make decisions.” Oil and gas industry client