John Porter is the principal of Porter Davies, bringing 45 years of experience in private practice as a highly seasoned commercial and property lawyer. He possesses industry-leading skills in negotiating and documenting complex commercial and property transactions. John's expertise extends deeply into the downstream petroleum industry, where he handles all facets of site contamination and remediation with finesse. For 43 years, John held the distinguished position of acting on retainer for Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd and Exxon Mobil Corporation in Australia. His role in this capacity only concluded after the significant transition of Exxon Mobil's Australian retail service station network to 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd in 2010. Even after this transition, John continued to provide invaluable legal services to 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd regarding their newly acquired network of retail service stations. John's extensive experience and deep understanding of the commercial and property sectors make him a formidable presence in the legal community. His contributions to the legal aspects of the petroleum industry have been both significant and influential.
Last checked: 3 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
