Andrew Peters

Andrew Peters serves as the Managing Director of Energy Legal, a prominent legal advisory firm he founded in 2008. With over 25 years of experience, Andrew is renowned as an expert within the energy industry, providing independent legal and commercial advice to leading energy and resource companies as well as government entities. His impressive career includes roles as a Partner in a commercial law firm and as General Counsel for an electricity and gas infrastructure business. His extensive expertise spans transactions, corporate advisory services, energy policy, and project management. Andrew has counseled on high-profile matters, such as a multi-billion dollar thermal coal supply dispute involving the Callide Power Station and complex contractual electricity arrangements concerning the Gladstone Power Station and Boyne Island Smelter. A seasoned leader, Andrew has also acted as Project Director on a state tender for government banking services with annual transactions exceeding $40 billion. His capabilities extend to advising on governance arrangements for public-private partnerships, ensuring effective project delivery and benefit realization. Additionally, Andrew has guided major industry groups through the intricacies of east coast gas markets, investments, and innovative supply options. Admitted to practice in the Supreme Courts of Queensland and New South Wales and the High Court of Australia, Andrew is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, underscoring his commitment to exemplary legal and corporate governance standards.