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PLATINUM PARTNER

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters. 

At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with.

Our firm is comprised of more than 500 professionals, including 85+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and New York. We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world.

JWS has been named Corporate Law Firm of the Year in the Best Law Firms 2027 rankings, won Best Professional Services Firm and Best Australian Law Firm in the Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025 and was named a finalist in 2026 for Best Australian Law Firm and Most Trusted Firm: Law & Related Services. We have also been named Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year (Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia) and Energy Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers). Our lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal).

We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities. We are proud of our pro bono program which focuses on supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community.

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GOLD PARTNER

Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Alaska. Santos is an important Australian domestic gas supplier and LNG supplier in Asia, providing critical fuels such as oil and gas while abating emissions through carbon capture and storage (CCS), energy efficiency projects, renewables in our operations and

high integrity emissions reduction units. Our goal is to backfill and sustainably grow our oil and gas portfolio to meet growing energy demand and provide the reliable, affordable energy the world needs for modern life and human progress. LNG growth will be supported by demand growth in Asia, decarbonisation through CCS and development of low carbon fuels as energy markets evolve. Santos also sees potential to build a commercial carbon management business through growing customer and third-party interest in CCS. For 70 years, Santos has worked in partnership with local communities, providing jobs and business opportunities while safely developing natural gas resources to power industries and households.

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