Mining, Energy & Resource Law
Simon’s background immediately prior to coming to the private bar includes the following career milestones –
He was Director Advocacy for the conduct of prosecutions under the various Queensland mining and petroleum safety and health legislation;
He gained extensive experience advising State Government in relation to electricity, mining and resources law during his appointment with the former Dept of Mines & Energy and DEEDI. Managing prosecutions under mining safety and health legislation, including prosecutions for deaths and grievous bodily harm cause on mine sites, incidents involving detonation of explosives, and licensing and official direction breaches.
Since coming to the Private Bar, Simon's experience has broadened, acting for clients in defending such matters against government and expanding to include work relating to defending environmental prosecutions and claims, as well as compensation agreements.
He was Director Advocacy for the conduct of prosecutions under the various Queensland mining and petroleum safety and health legislation;
He gained extensive experience advising State Government in relation to electricity, mining and resources law during his appointment with the former Dept of Mines & Energy and DEEDI. Managing prosecutions under mining safety and health legislation, including prosecutions for deaths and grievous bodily harm cause on mine sites, incidents involving detonation of explosives, and licensing and official direction breaches.
Since coming to the Private Bar, Simon's experience has broadened, acting for clients in defending such matters against government and expanding to include work relating to defending environmental prosecutions and claims, as well as compensation agreements.
Experience
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