HFW adds Perth-based commodities partner from HSF

Global law firm HFW has moved to expand its international commodities practice with the appointment of a partner from...

23 January 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

2 partners promoted to energy leads at HSF

International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has appointed a global sector co-lead partner for its energy practice,...

07 November 2024

By Lauren Croft

Law Squared launches new energy and infrastructure practice

NewLaw firm Law Squared has established a specialised practice group focused on energy and infrastructure, offering a...

03 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

EnergyAustralia to face legal action for alleged greenwashing

In an Australian first, a legal claim has been filed against electricity giant EnergyAustralia for alleged greenwashing...

10 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Lawyers safe from redundancies ‘for now’, following mammoth EOFY promotions

In the lead up to the end of the 2023 financial year, more than a thousand lawyers were promoted in firms across the...

12 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

What lawyers need to know about clean energy and decarbonisation

As new developments advance within clean energy, decarbonisation and battery projects, the legal implications of the...

26 April 2023

By Lauren Croft

Hive makes 3 senior hires for energy and climate change team

Award-winning NewLaw firm Hive Legal has moved to strengthen its energy and climate change practice group with the...

21 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hancock Energy advised on Warrego takeover bid

National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised Hancock Energy on its competitive off-market takeover bid and...

17 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

US-listed company completes cross-border merger with Australian renewable energy company

American special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Nabors Energy Transition Corp has been advised on its US$586...

16 March 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

WIRCON sells its renewable energy business to Gentari

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has advised the WIRCON Group on the sale of its renewable energy business in Australia...

24 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

CleanPeak Energy acquires Mugga Lane Solar Farm

CleanPeak Energy Renewable Investment Trust (CPERI) has been advised on its acquisition of the Mugga Lane Solar Farm in...

09 February 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Australia’s energy sector is undergoing momentous legal change’: Part 2

The energy sector is reportedly set to be one of the biggest areas of growth in 2023. Here, four energy lawyers discuss...

25 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

‘Australia’s energy sector is undergoing momentous legal change’: Part 1

The energy sector is reportedly set to be one of the biggest areas of growth in 2023. Here, four energy lawyers discuss...

19 January 2023

By Lauren Croft

Equinor, Nexsphere enter JV for Bass Offshore Wind Energy project

Norwegian energy company Equinor and Australian renewable energy developer Nexsphere have been advised on their...

16 January 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Partners Group sells CWP Renewables to Squadron Energy

In what global law firm Clifford Chance is calling “Australia's largest renewable energy deal to-date”, CWP...

28 December 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Alinta Energy completes $1.3bn refinancing

Gilbert + Tobin has advised Alinta Energy on its $1.3 billion

15 December 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Shell Energy and Foresight Group acquire WA project

International law firm Baker McKenzie has advised Shell Energy and Foresight Group on their acquisition of a Western...

10 November 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Akaysha Energy advised on Waratah Super Battery bid

Global law firm Ashurst has advised Akaysha Energy on its successful bid to develop, own and operate the Waratah Super...

24 October 2022

By Emma Musgrave

Legal trends in renewable energy

As renewable energy and environmental, social and governance (ESG) become key issues for boards, lawyers are in a...

10 October 2022

By Lauren Croft

Pinsent Masons adds corporate energy and technology partner in Sydney

Multinational firm Pinsent Masons has hired corporate energy and technology partner Joni Henry in their Sydney...

10 October 2022

By Jess Feyder