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Energy (transactions and regulatory)

White & Case is particularly impressive in renewable and power projects, advising a range of public and private organisations across an array of energy matters. A standout feature of the team is the group’s focused expertise in development and project finance matters. The team is jointly steered by Brendan Quinn in Melbourne and Joel Rennie in Sydney. Quinn’s broad knowledge covers the full remit of project financing matters in the power, renewables, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors, while Rennie is at the helm of a range of high-profile matters within the renewable and thermal power industries. Ged Cochrane has notable proficiency in structuring innovative revenue contracts for large-scale conventional and renewable energy projects. Candice Ota is a key contact for project developers, investors and lenders seeking advice on multi-sourced financing arrangements in energy projects.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • 'Good market knowledge, insights and responsiveness.'
  • 'Brendan Quinn, Candice Ota, Paul Marshall, Ged Cochrane, Joanne Emerson Taqi and Andrea Reeves are very familiar with the industry and experts in their areas.'
  • 'Good quality legal advice that is results focused.'
  • 'The White and Case external counsel/legal team is a trusted business partner - responsive, commercially minded, and deeply attuned to the operational realities of our stakeholders. They deliver clear, practical advice that enables confident decision-making and supports strategy.'

Key clients

  • AREH
  • Atmos Renewables
  • Neoen
  • Cubico Sustainable Investments Australia
  • Pty Ltd
  • Horizon Power
  • Lightsource BP
  • AMP Energy
  • TagEnergy
  • Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
  • Global Power Generation, S.A
  • OX2

Work highlights

Advising the finance parties on Orsted’s 588 MW Greater Changhua 4 offshore wind project in Taiwan.
Acting as borrowers’ counsel on behalf of AREH in relation to the project financing of the AREH Green Hydrogen Project and associated Pilbara Green Link.
Advised Neoen on the refinancing arrangements and expansion of Neoen’s existing portfolio of Australian renewable assets.
Practice head

Brendan Quinn; Joel Rennie

Other key lawyers

Candice Ota; Paul Marshall; Ged Cochrane; Joanne Emerson Taqi; Andrea Reeves

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