Robert de Boer

Robert de Boer has over 20 years’ experience in the energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, including 17 years as a partner of one of the world’s leading law firms, which is ranked as a Tier 1 firm in each of those sectors. Robert set up PRI Consulting Global, a specialist business advisory service providing advice to the boards and senior management of public and private companies globally in the energy, mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries on their strategic and operational requirements, including acquisition and divestments, trading, financing, joint ventures and disputes.. The philosophy of PRI Consulting Global is simple: Plan Respond Implement where the PRI team provide strategic advice from the planning stage, understanding commercial drivers and priorities, identifying options, resolving issues and implementing solutions. Robert has advised on investments and projects throughout Australia, South East and North Asia, the US, the UK, Europe, Latin America and Northern Africa. Excellent collaborator - Robert connects and collaborates across markets and functional groups to address the implications of business plans. One of his key strengths is at project management, specifically planning, leading large teams, establishing frameworks and managing and delivering expected outcomes and compliance. Exceptional communicator - Robert is often described as a calm and considered communicator who can simplify complex topics, exercise judgement and provide clear actionable recommendations. Strategic thinker - Robert is an insightful, strategic thinker who thinks long term about the issues and the implications for strategy with a focus on commerciality, impartiality and fairness. Understanding Government policy and implementation - having acted for Governments and government instrumentalities both in Australia and overseas Robert has a keen understanding and appreciation of Government policy and implementation with an adept ability to manage key stakeholder involvement in Government processes. Technically Proficient - Robert is considered a standout energy and resources lawyer and one of Australia’s best lawyers in energy law, project finance, and finance and development practice categories. Committed talent manager - Robert has actively recruited, developed, promoted and performance managed staff, including in challenging circumstances.