Rory Lang

Rory Lang, the Managing Director of Asia Pacific Legal, leads the firm's corporate, commercial, employment, energy, and resources practice. With fourteen years of legal experience across Australia and Asia, Rory's career includes senior roles at prestigious law firms such as Duane Morris LLP and Minter Ellison LLP. His expertise is further enriched by his in-house counsel experience with major international resources companies including Rio Tinto and Gold Fields, and his work with the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council. Rory's academic credentials are robust, having been admitted as a legal practitioner in the Supreme Court of Western Australia and as a solicitor in the Federal and High Courts of Australia. He holds multiple qualifications, including a Master of Laws in Mining and Energy Laws from the University of Western Australia, and a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Notre Dame. His achievements are recognised by various legal accolades, such as being cited as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and receiving the Corporate & Commercial Lawyer of the Year award by Finance Monthly Global Awards. Rory's leadership extends beyond the legal field as he heads the firm's Pro-Bono Practice and is actively involved in community service. He has also served as a director in AustCham Mongolia, where he chaired the Charity Committee. As a widely published legal professional, he continues to contribute to various legal journals and remains an active member of the Law Society of Western Australia. His extensive experience in banking, finance, corporate M&A, and cross-border transactions, particularly in emerging markets, underscores his capability to deliver exceptional legal services across a wide array of sectors and jurisdictions.