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• ENI (Italian multinational oil and gas company) which is locked in a battle with

Sedco Forex, an arm of

Transocean, over the failure of a drilling rig campaign off the Australian coast, causing delays and resulting in significant loss to ENI. • BNP Paribas and Natixis on the co-underwritten refinancing of the EMR

Golden Grove Mine (mining copper, lead, silver, zinc and gold) for EMR Golden Grove

Pty Ltd as borrower. • Pilbara Minerals on the establishment of a new, low-cost senior secured debt facility for US$110 million (approximately

A$154 million) provided by leading international bank,

BNP Paribas, and Australia’s specialist clean energy investor, the Clean Energy

Financing Corporation (CEFC). The finance facility also includes a US$15 million working capital facility with BNP Paribas. • Mineral Resources Limited (MRL) on the restructure of its manganese assets (Sunday Hill and Ant Hill manganese projects).

Pursuant to the restructure,

MRL transferred these assets to ASX-listed

Resource Development

Group (RDG) by way of an asset sale in exchange for a 75% shareholding in RDG. • Pilbara Minerals on the acquisition of Altura

Mining’s lithium operations.

Acquisition of the Altura

Project creates the largest, independent hardrock lithium mining and processing operation in the world, with available offtake capacity.

What kind of pro bono work does the firm engage in?

A&O is very active in the pro bono space, both globally and here in Australia. In Australia, we have established a committee comprised of staff from the Sydney and Perth offices that are dedicated to community volunteering and building our pro bono practice. All staff have the option of regularly donating to our global partner Hope and Homes for Children. A&O’s Perth office has also built relationships with other local Western Australian organisations such as The Salvation Army and Edmund Rice Camps for Kids.

The Salvation Army

Our established partnership with The Salvation Army continues to thrive and we continue to participate in a number of events and fundraising activities with The Beacon. The Beacon offers crisis accommodation, case management and a range of other support services to people experiencing homelessness. In 2020, we continued to support The Beacon Restorative Lifestyle Program (RLP), presenting sessions as part of the RLP. These sessions provide advice and guidance on how to prepare for formal situations, such as job interviews or applications for housing, and focus on personal image, standing out and making a good first impression. The Beacon aims to provide its clients with a clear path back to selfreliance and independence, a key part of which is the RLP, which gives clients of the Beacon skills they can draw on once they have re-entered the community. The feedback that we have received continues to be very positive and the residents actively participate in discussions, ask questions and openly share their personal experiences.

Edmund Rice Camp for Kids

Our new partnership for 2021 and beyond is with Edmund Rice Camps for Kids WA Inc (ERCKWA), and we look forward to a long standing relationship with the organisation. This partnership provides A&O Perth with an opportunity to support a local non-profit communitybased organisation that serves the needs of children aged 7-16 and their families. ERCKWA provides camps and other recreational and developmental activities for children who would not otherwise have such opportunities, supporting kids who are ‘at risk’ or experiencing some form of disadvantage.

We are also a stakeholder on the Law Access advisory committee overseeing the Western Australian Law Access clearing house, a system designed to help people obtain pro bono legal assistance in areas of law where there is limited or no assistance available from Legal Aid or any other agency.

CLERKSHIP INFORMATION

During which period do you offer clerkships?

We will be running one program during summer break in Nov/Dec 2021

How many clerkship positions are available for 2021?

5-8

What tasks do clerks usually undertake?

During the program you will gain practical experience in one of our practice areas, where you will work alongside A&O partners and lawyers on real deals, disputes and other client matters. Before you join us, we will ask you to indicate the areas that most interest you – this is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in an area of law that really appeals to you. In addition to your legal work you will attend training sessions and presentations aimed at broadening your understanding of our business and helping you to develop the skills you need to be a successful commercial lawyer.

How can a clerk stand out or make a good impression?

There’s no such thing as a typical A&O candidate. We’re open-minded and interested in people who share that quality. Beyond strong academic performance, we want to see evidence of teamwork, motivation and drive, communication skills, planning and organisation, critical thinking, commercial awareness and commitment - both to a career in law and to a career with A&O.

Do you offer clerkships to non-penultimate year students?

Yes

GRADUATE JOB INFORMATION

What does your firm look for in a graduate?

We’re open minded and interested in people who share that quality. Beyond strong academic performance, we want to see evidence of teamwork, motivation and drive, communication skills, planning and organisation, critical thinking, commercial awareness and commitment - both to a career in law and to a career with A&O. A key focus of our summer clerk program is to select our future graduates, where possible – so applying to our summer clerk program is important.

How can students apply for a graduate position at your firm?

Applications for graduate positions will only be accepted through our website at www. allenovery.com – you can access the portal via the Australian sub-site of our careers pages. Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and latest academic transcript.

How many graduate positions are available in 2021?

2-3

Does your firm offer any international opportunities for graduates or junior lawyers?

Yes.

INTERVIEWS

What does your firm like to see in a clerkship or graduate job interview?

Your interview is an opportunity for us to get to know you better, and vice versa. Naturally, if you’ve come this far you want to impress, so make sure you get the following basics right and remember to be yourself throughout.

How can students best prepare for a clerkship or graduate job interview with your firm?

• Revisit your application before the interview.

Interview questions are likely to include details of your work and education experience, interests and achievements and why you have chosen this career. • University careers services may offer mock interviews – book one if you can. Getting feedback on this process can be really helpful before the event. • Expect to be asked about topical, commercial or business issues. • Be prepared to discuss your opinions. We want to find out what you think and why you think that way. • Dress appropriately, smile, maintain eye contact and offer a confident handshake. • If you have been invited to an interview, we already think you have potential, so remember this. • An interview is a two-way process so this is also your opportunity to see whether the firm is right for you.

Prepare questions to ask at the end of the interview covering genuine interests.

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Does the firm offer any casual or part-time employment?

Yes, casual paralegal roles.

How can students find these opportunities and apply?

Applications for paralegal positions will only be accepted through our website at https:// www.allenovery.com/en-gb/ global/careers/australia.

You can access the portal via the Australian sub-site of our careers pages. Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and latest academic transcript.

AGH Law

The Blockchain Centre Level 2, 66 Kings Park Road West Perth WA 6005

https://www.aghlaw.com.au/

Sophie Waddell | hello@aghlaw.com.au | (08) 6245 0050

Corporate

ABOUT THE FIRM

What are your firm’s core values?

Excellence: It goes without saying that we are committed to providing excellent legal services for our clients. Our team are industry experts, innovative and commercially focused in delivering tailored legal solutions to meet the needs of our clients.

Innovation: We reward efficiencies, outcomes and creative thought. We focus on how we can use new technology and methods to improve efficiencies, and our agility allows us to continually evolve to exceed the expectations of our clients in an ever-changing legal landscape.

Culture: Every day we work together to cultivate a culture of respect, contribution, innovation and enjoyment. We know that delivering outstanding legal services starts with a happy and healthy team.

Collaboration: We use our network to our clients’ advantage to ensure that they have the best team on their side. We believe that success is best achieved through collaboration and meaningful relationships. Accessibility: We believe that legal services should not be exclusive. That’s why we are proud to provide alternative pricing options.

Clarity: Our core purpose is to provide clarity for complexity and to do this, we are clientcentric and solutions-oriented.

How would you best describe your firm’s culture?

At AGH Law we pride ourselves on providing, and always working to provide, a genuinely great culture – we don’t just talk about it. We are committed to providing a supportive and flexible work environment, where our team enjoy coming to work (wherever that might be!) and can thrive professionally and personally.

One of our core beliefs is that delivering exceptional service to our clients starts with a happy and healthy team, and to do that, we foster an environment where each person is empowered to bring their whole selves to work and to achieve a balance between working hard and enjoying themselves.

A career at AGH Law has the professionalism of a large law firm, with the personality of a boutique law firm. You get to work on interesting and complex client matters, with the flexibility that comes with a smaller team, and you will become part of a dynamic, forward thinking and sociable team who enjoy doing things differently as a contemporary and agile law firm. Our team are empowered by our firm every day to achieve the goals that they set for themselves in their career.

Here’s what some of our recent clerks have to say about their time at AGH Law:

“At AGH Law I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in a variety of challenging and rewarding matters. The team are incredibly inclusive, friendly and genuinely invested in your development, providing valuable feedback every step of the way. It has been my favourite clerkship experience and I could not endorse it more.” (Gabrielle Davey, 2020 Clerk).

“If you want to work with approachable lawyers within a superior firm culture and, at the same time, be exposed to a range of exciting corporate transactional work, I would highly recommend that you apply for a clerkship at AGH Law.” (Timothy Doukakis, 2019 Clerk and now Lawyer at AGH Law).

“AGH Law is innovative, diverse and people-oriented. If you undertake a clerkship at AGH Law you will be working with highly skilled lawyers who also love what they do. I have gained invaluable experience clerking