Energy
Energy and the energy transition are a dynamic and critical area with evolving technological advances and impacts across all sectors and industries.
The energy sector and in particular the energy transition is a driving force for growth and development both in Australia and globally.
How we can help
We have extensive experience working with clients across the full spectrum of the energy sector. Our expertise includes advising on energy generation projects, energy storage, alternative energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission projects and energy regulation.
We have strong experience working with developers of energy projects, energy retailers, transmission and distribution businesses, project financiers, investors, operators, contractors and key equipment suppliers across the value chain, ensuring we have a comprehensive understanding of project risks across the sector and are able to help lead our clients through the energy transition with focused and pragmatic advice.
Renewable energy
We have significant experience acting on all aspects of renewable energy projects, including:
- property, planning and environment;
- project development, structuring and financing;
- acquisition and divestment; and
- dispute resolution.
Our experience with renewable energy projects includes onshore solar and wind projects, hydro power projects, offshore wind projects, BESS and storage solutions and embedded energy networks.
We also have expertise in the energy regulation space, retail, generation, transmission and distribution and advising in relation to licensing and regulatory approvals (and exemptions) applicable to energy participants under both national and local energy laws and regulations.
We provide end-to-end expertise in renewable energy projects, from project structure and market entry to project approval and tenure, and project delivery and financing.
Market entry and foreign investment
We regularly advise on foreign investments into Australia, including Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), and more broadly on the acquisition and divestment of energy, renewable energy and infrastructure projects, corporate structuring and bankability.
- We have advised on over 30 solar projects in Australia, including the Tilbuster Solar Farm in NSW, the Columboola Solar Farm in Queensland, the Bannerton Solar Farm in Victoria, the Byford Solar Farm in Western Australia and the Mannum 2 Solar Farm in South Australia.
- We have advised on numerous BESS projects in Australia including the Ballarat large-scale BESS in Victoria, the Byford BESS in Western Australia, the Capital Battery in ACT, the Lincoln Gap BESS in South Australia and other small-scale battery projects in Victoria.
- We have advised on over 20 wind farm projects in Victoria, NSW, South Australia and the Philippines including the Coppabella Wind Farm in NSW, the Berrybank Wind Farm in Victoria and the Waterloo Wind Farm in South Australia.
- We have advised on various hydro projects in Australia and Latin America, these include the Chacayes Hydro power station in Chile, the Cheves Hydro power station in Peru, the La Confluencia Hydro power station in Chile, the La Higuera Hydro power station in Chile and a confidential pumped hydro project in NSW.
- We have advised AusNet Services in relation to numerous large-scale contestable transmission connection projects for Victorian wind, solar and BESS projects, including for Bulgana, Dundonnell, both stages of the Murra Warra and Golden Plains wind farms and the Victorian Big Battery Project.