AustAsean Law

Perth, WA

About us

AustAsean Law, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, is dedicated to guiding businesses through the complex legal environments of the ten ASEAN countries. With over 35 years of experience, including 33 years based in key regions such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Principal John Dick possesses unparalleled expertise in advising businesses on investment nuances throughout ASEAN. This allows the firm to offer comprehensive legal advisory services both remotely and on the ground. AustAsean Law's services encompass every stage of business investment, from greenfield project development to acquiring existing projects, in close collaboration with local counsel. The firm ensures a seamless experience for clients through the concept development, pre-investment, project development, and operational phases. It plays a crucial role in structuring deals, securing necessary approvals, drafting agreements, and managing licensing, contracting, and negotiation needs. The firm's core competencies lie in Corporate Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions, predominantly across Resources, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure sectors. John Dick is recognised in the International Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers and by Best Lawyers for his resource and energy expertise in ASEAN. AustAsean Law's corporate and M&A services have been instrumental in significant regional projects, such as guiding pharmaceutical and industrial equipment companies through restructuring and investment in Indonesia and Singapore, and coordinating multi-million-dollar projects in Vietnam. The firm's portfolio of resource projects includes providing lifecycle services in mining, from licensing to public and private acquisitions, and advisory on commodity offtake and mine development contracts. In the Energy, Oil & Gas domain, AustAsean Law offers advisory on production, joint operating agreements, gas sales, and alternate energy projects including solar and wind. Its projects span from supporting multinational energy firms in joint ventures and asset divestitures to managing complex pipeline and gas marketing arrangements. The firm’s expertise in Infrastructure is marked by its strategic advice on PPPs and private sector projects across incineration, water, road, rail, and port development. AustAsean Law’s role extends to innovative financial structuring and negotiating complex international investment agreements, underlining its critical role in facilitating infrastructure growth in ASEAN. The firm's dedication to providing strategic, legally sound guidance is matched by its commitment to delivering high value and reliability to clients aspiring to expand in ASEAN's dynamic economic landscape.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Specialisations

Commercial Law

AustAsean Law provides comprehensive legal services in commercial law, focusing on foreign investment across the ASEAN region. The firm adeptly guides clients through each phase of investment, from initial concept development—including deal structuring and due diligence—to negotiating and drafting crucial agreements, such as joint ventures and sales contracts. With extensive experience in greenfield projects and acquisitions, AustAsean Law collaborates with local counsel to navigate the complex legal landscape, ensuring that client transactions are seamless and strategically sound. Additionally, AustAsean Law's expertise extends to various sectors, including resources, energy, and infrastructure. The firm has advised on numerous high-value projects, assisting with regulatory approvals, investment structuring, and operational contracts. This hands-on experience, combined with a deep understanding of regional market dynamics, enables AustAsean Law to deliver tailored solutions that address both legal requirements and business objectives effectively.

Our team

John Dick

Principal

Perth, WA

Specialises in

Commercial Law

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Perth, WA

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Practice areas

Commercial Law