Marisa Palermo

Marisa Palermo serves as the Principal at Gaffney & Palermo Lawyers, where she leads with a strategic approach in the areas of Corporate Advisory and Energy and Resources. Her expertise includes advising clients on matters related to oil, gas, and mining exploration assets, both domestically and internationally. Marisa excels in managing transaction processes from the initial due diligence phase through to closing, ensuring comprehensive and commercially viable outcomes. With a strong background in negotiating and preparing a variety of transactional documents, Marisa is adept at handling sale and purchase agreements, earn-in and joint venture arrangements, shareholders agreements, and seismic data acquisition licences. Her ability to coordinate due diligence and prepare template agreements further underscores her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Marisa's role often involves collaboration with financial, tax, and foreign legal advisors, ensuring clients receive holistic advice. Her engagements with various government departments enhance the breadth of her legal acumen across different jurisdictions. Her career journey includes tenures as a Senior Associate at Blakiston & Crabb, a Consultant at Gilbert + Tobin, and a Solicitor at Clayton Utz, each contributing to her profound legal insights. She also gained valuable experience as a Law Clerk with McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto. Marisa holds a Bachelor of Laws from The University of Notre Dame Australia, a testament to her foundational legal expertise. Her commitment to professional development is evident through her participation in training related to legal project management, design thinking, and change management. This diverse experience enables Marisa to deliver practical, cost-effective legal solutions that align seamlessly with her clients' strategic needs.