DLA Piper‘s energy team is particularly impressive in energy transition deals and renewable projects, advising on M&A transactions, environmental approvals, land access matters and project structuring, development and offtake arrangements. The practice group is co-led by Alex Jones in Perth, who specialises in advising on acquisitions, feasibility assessments and the development of major energy projects, and Chris Mitchell in Melbourne, who focuses on advising investors on renewable energy acquisitions and investments. Stephen Webb is well versed in the building and financing of large-scale power projects, while Jack Brumpton advises domestic and international clients on commercial transactions and regulatory matters. Fleur Gibbons brings in-depth knowledge of competition and access law to the team, and stands out for her advice on restrictive trade practices and merger clearances.
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Key clients
- Akaysha Energy Pty Ltd
- Hydrostor Australia Pty Ltd
- A-CAES NSW Pty Ltd
- SMA Altenso GmbH
- COBRA INSTALACIONES Y SERVICIOS,S.A.
- Pacific Green
- Senex Energy Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Hydrostor Australia and A-CAES NSW on the Silver City Energy Storage Centre project in New South Wales.
Advised SMA Altenso on its investment in an Australian renewable energy development fund aimed at developing a 1.5 GW portfolio of solar and BESS projects in New South Wales and Victoria.
Advised Senex Energy on obtaining Commonwealth environmental approval for its Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline (ARC Pipeline) and Atlas Stage 3 Gas Project in Queensland under the EPBC Act.
Practice head
Alex Jones; Chris Mitchell
Other key lawyers
Stephen Webb; Jack Brumpton; Fleur Gibbons