White & Case’s practice spans an array of sectors, including the energy transition, major infrastructure and mining. The team’s varied case load includes advice on current legislation, environmental assessments and indigenous land use matters. The group is led from Melbourne by Tim Power, who is a reference for clients in the renewable energy and critical mineral and rare earths markets. Fiona Curl advises on a wide array of matters across the energy transition space, including regulatory issues, feasibility licence applications and environmental approvals. Michelle Keen is well equipped to handle renewable energy projects for developers, investors and financiers, while Zachary Tyler advises on environmental and planning due diligence and transactional matters.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Key clients

  • AusNet Transmission Group Pty Ltd
  • Suburban Rail Loop Authority
  • Fosterville Gold Mine Pty Ltd & Agnico Eagle
  • VHM Limited
  • Star of the South
  • Alinta Energy
  • EDF Australia
  • Kimberley Land Council
  • Future Generations Joint Venture
  • Ocean Winds
  • Crowley Government Services
  • Tamboran Resources

Work highlights

Advising AusNet Services in relation to the Western Renewables Link, a new 500 kilovolt transmission line spanning a distance of approximately 190 kilometres between Melbourne and western Victoria.
Advising SRLA in relation to the procurement and delivery of the AUD$50 billion (USD$34 billion) Suburban Rail Loop.
Advising Fosterville Gold Mine Pty Ltd and its parent company, global Canadian gold mining company Agnico Eagle, on the environmental impact assessment and inquiry hearing for a ‘Sustained Operations Project’ proposed at the Fosterville Gold Mine located north-east of Bendigo, Victoria.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Zachary Tyler
Zachary Tyler
Practice head

Tim Power

Other key lawyers

Fiona Curl; Michelle Keen; Zachary Tyler