Nicholas Pappas
About Nicholas Pappas
Nicholas Pappas is a lawyer based in Sydney, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2013. Nicholas Pappas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Sydney, Australia
- Corporate / Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Mallesons
Location: Sydney, AU
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