One of the preeminent law firms in Australia for project finance, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is regularly turned to by clients in the renewable energy, battery storage, and social and economic infrastructure sectors. The group frequently receives mandates to advise on green loans, consortium and syndicated financings, PPPs, BESS projects, and project finance disputes. At the helm of the practice in Sydney, Erin Wakelin is well known for the depth of her expertise in project and infrastructure finance matters, particularly PPPs and development financing. Elizabeth Charlesworth focuses on matters relating to emerging technologies and the energy transition, while Gerard Pike maintains a strong position in the market as a point of contact for the financing of renewable energy projects. Miles Wadley has established experience in the infrastructure and power projects industries, advising clients on transmission assets, social and transport PPPs, and secondary market acquisitions.
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Key clients
- NSW Government
- Transport for NSW
- Energy Corporation of NSW
- CIMIC Group (including Pacific Partnerships and UGL)
- Ferrovial
- TasNetworks / Marinus Link Pty Ltd
- Missions Australia Housing
- Macquarie Group
- Capella Capital / Lendlease
- Australia and New Zealand Banking Limited
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- National Australia Bank
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Erin Wakelin
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Charlesworth; Gerard Pike; Miles Wadley
