White & Case's energy practice group 'remains ahead of the market' in its renewables work, combining the firm's construction, infrastructure, and project finance teams to support energy sector clients. Brendan Quinn, in Melbourne, is experienced in offshore wind projects, co-heading the practice alongside Joel Rennie in Sydney. Also in Melbourne, Ged Cochrane advises on the financing of major energy projects, providing 'an elite standard of service' to large-scale conventional and renewable energy clients, and Candice Ota has experience of both the renewables and oil and gas sectors.
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‘White and Case's Energy team, particularly in the renewable energy sector, is highly experienced, knowledgeable, efficient, pragmatic, thoughtful and can establish strong rapport with ease. ’
‘All incredibly capable and talented in their own fields. They continue to exceed my expectations and remain ahead of the market. ’
‘Ged Cochrane provides an elite standard of service. Ged and his team regularly deliver complex domestic and cross-border renewable energy transactions for us. We benefit from his extensive market knowledge and ability to move quickly. Ged and the team are excellent compared to their peers in terms of client / matter management.'
Key clients
- Equis
- Neoen
- MidOcean Reef BidCo Pty Ltd (an EIG company)
- Tilt Renewables
- Star of the South
- Euler Hermes
- Enel S.p.A
- TagEnergy Australia Pty Ltd
- Lenders to Tilt Renewables Limited
Work highlights
Advising Equis on reaching equity and contractual close for the A$1.1 billion Stage A of the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, which comprises a 600MW/1600MWh battery that will be one of the biggest batteries in the world.
Advised MidOcean Reef BidCo Pty Ltd in relation to both the acquisition and financing arrangements regarding its proposed acquisition of Origin Energy Limited (OEL) as part of a consortium with Brookfield Renewable Group Australia Pty Ltd (Brookfield) by way of scheme of arrangement.
Advised TagEnergy Australia Pty Ltd on its acquisition from WestWind Energy of development rights to the Golden Plains Wind Farm and the subsequent development and financing of the A$3 billion two stage project.
Lawyers
Practice head
Brendan Quinn; Joel Rennie
Other key lawyers
Ged Cochrane