Baker McKenzie LLP has a longstanding reputation for managing M&A, contractual matters, competitive tenders, PPAs and construction arrangements in the coal, energy infrastructure, mining and gas sectors. The group leverages the expertise of the firm’s dedicated renewable energy and clean technology practice to advise on major projects, environmental issues, finance, corporate and tax matters within the renewables sector. Heading the practice from Sydney, Raymond Lou is well known in the market for advising on major M&A transactions relating to the energy transition. Sean Duffy is a reference for utilities, government and mining clients, while Lucas Tyszkiewicz has in-depth knowledge of the development of greenfield infrastructure. Melanie Harwood has a notable specialism in advising on power purchase agreements and connection agreements.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Bakers have great capabilities and provide timely advice.’

  • ‘Sarah Merrett is fantastic.’

Key clients

  • Potentia Energy
  • CS Energy
  • Yankuang Energy Group
  • Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
  • HD Renewable Energy Co
  • Iberdrola S.A.
  • Metis Energy
  • Sev.en Global Investments
  • Atmos Renewables
  • Fotowatio Renewable Ventures
  • Property Perfect
  • Electricity Generating Public Company

Work highlights

Assisting Potentia Energy to acquire control of a AUD 1 billion portfolio of diverse wind and solar assets across Australia.
Acted for Iberdrola S.A. on its participation in a competitive tender to acquire a 100% interest in Neoen’s large portfolio of Victorian renewable generation assets.
Advised Sev.en on a very complex restructuring and insolvency matter concerning the 844MW Callide C power station in Queensland.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Raymond Lou

Practice head

Raymond Lou

Other key lawyers

Sarah Merrett; Sean Duffy; Lucas Tyszkiewicz; Melanie Harwood