Hall & Wilcox's energy team is particularly impressive in the renewable energy, gas, and electricity sectors, handling acquisitions and divestments, land tenure, offtake agreements, and regulatory advice. The practice group is co-led by experienced Melbourne-based partners Mark Dessi, who specialises in construction, procurement and major infrastructure projects, and Mark Montag, who focuses on the renewable energy, power and infrastructure sectors. Natalie Bannister is a name to note for energy companies, utility service providers, and property funds seeking advice on acquisition, easements, co-use agreements and regulatory compliance.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- 'There is good collaboration between partners - mixing different competencies within the team.'
- 'Mark Montag is quick-thinking and has fast reactions. He always tailored advice according to our needs.'
- 'There is unique direct access to top-quality partners across multiple disciplines.'
- 'The team have good people who don't take themselves too seriously while being good at what they do.'
- 'Natalie Bannister - Exceptional knowledge and experience.'
Key clients
- Goldwind Australia
- Australian Pipeline Trust (APA)
- AusNet
- ACEN
- Upper Hunter Hydro
- Ipswich City Council
Work highlights
Engaged by renewable energy developer Goldwind to take over the finalisation of all land tenure arrangements for the Coppabella Wind Farm following the exercise of key option agreements.
Continued to work closely with APA, Australia’s largest natural gas infrastructure company, on a variety of projects across the country.
Acted for AusNet in relation to the transmission connection project for the supply of high voltage electricity to a large-scale data centre owned and to be operated by Microsoft.
Practice head
Mark Dessi; Mark Montag
Other key lawyers
Natalie Bannister