She advises on transactions in mining, oil and gas, hydrogen, CCUS, renewable power and energy transition, including on M&A, joint ventures, project development, offtake, infrastructure construction, and operations and services arrangements. Vania speaks English and Cantonese.
Vania advises on a wide range of transactions in the energy and resources sector and works with major domestic and international clients across a variety of jurisdictions.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
LG Chem Ltd on its investment in a United States based lithium mining company, Piedmont Lithium Inc, through the acquisition of a minority stake and a substantial offtake agreement for spodumene in the Piedmont Group.
SK E&S on the proposed development of the Caldita Barossa gas fields in the Timor Sea and LNG processing via the Darwin LNG plant and associated CCS project, including carbon storage and transport agreements.
Alinta Energy on the sale of its business for an enterprise value of AUD1.722bn (USD1.1bn) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to APA Group.
Omnes on the acquisition of a EUR150 million minority stake in global clean energy enterprise TagEnergy.
Jade Energy Holdings on the SPA for sale and purchase of shares in RCMA Australia to Perth Basin Energy and Walcott Capital and associated processing option and royalty agreements between Jade and RCMA.
Consolidated Copper Corp on the drafting of mining services and other agreements in relation to the proposed Namibian copper operations.
Pro bono
Mentoring law students and graduates through the AALA mentoring program.
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
Executive Committee Member, Asian Australian Lawyers Association
Qualifications
Admissions
Solicitor, Western Australia, Australia, 2019
Academic
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, The College of Law, 2018
Juris Doctor, The University of Western Australia, 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Law & Society and Economics, The University of Western Australia, 2014
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.