Co-Director of The Centre for Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law. John Chandler has been a practising lawyer for over 30 years specialising in mining and petroleum development. He has been a partner in leading law firms such as Freehills and a company director. Professor Chandler has advised parties to large mining projects including major Chinese and Japanese companies. He is the co-author (with Tina Hunter) of Petroleum Law in Australia (LexisNexis 2013).

Projects he has been involved in include the Argyle Diamond Project, the Channar iron Ore Mine and the Bayu Undan Oil and Gas Project.

He delivers courses for the Centre in the areas of mining and oil and gas. His courses are highly rated by participants. His research interests include oil and gas law, corporate governance and resource investment.