renewable energy
Ashurst adds longstanding Baker McKenzie partner to energy practice
Global law firm Ashurst has added a new energy partner, who joins after 17 years at BigLaw rival Baker McKenzie.
20 June 2025
By Lauren Croft
Renewable energy sector to grow, lawyers to thrive under Labor government
The renewable energy sector is expected to flourish during the Labor government’s second term, and experts have...
18 June 2025
By Naomi Neilson
What a Starmer government could mean for Aussie lawyers
Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party have won the UK general election, securing a widely predicted wipeout victory...
08 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
What the rise of offshore wind projects means for legal work
Following an uptake in offshore wind projects and related legal transactions in recent years, one partner said that as...
01 June 2023
By Lauren Croft
Is AI driving ESG?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations continue to grow, amid new renewable energy and climate...
31 May 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
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
‘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
Law students ‘expect sustainability to be reflected in university curriculums’
Universities across Australia discussed the importance of environmentally sustainable campuses and curriculums for the...
07 November 2022
By Jess Feyder
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
‘Australia/China collaboration can help address climate change,’ says BigLaw firm
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) and Australia China Business Council (ACBC) have released an inaugural report to...
16 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
Thomson Geer appoints new partner
National firm Thomson Geer has welcomed renewable energy and banking specialist Jae Lemin.
13 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
Equinor advised on collaboration to explore offshore wind opportunities in NSW
Allens has advised Norwegian energy company Equinor on its collaboration with Oceanex Energy to explore offshore wind...
06 September 2022
By Jess Feyder
HSF office switches to 100% renewable energy
The Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney office has made a further commitment to its net zero goals — and has switched to...
11 August 2022
By Lauren Croft
AspenTech advised on proposed acquisition of Micromine Group
DLA Piper has advised Aspen Technology (AspenTech) on its proposed acquisition of mining software business Micromine...
04 August 2022
By Jess Feyder
Octopus Australia launches 2 renewable energy ventures
Renewable energy manager Octopus Australia has been advised on the launch of two renewable energy funds, OASIS and...
28 July 2022
By Lauren Croft
Renewable energy hub to be built in WA
The Macquarie Group has joined a number of other organisations in a bid to develop the Asian Renewable Energy Hub in...
07 July 2022
By Lauren Croft
Federation Asset Management advised on renewable energy investment
Global firm Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) advised Federation Asset Management on its investment in the Riverina and...
20 June 2022
By Adrian Suljanovic
2 solar energy projects to receive $397m refinancing
Nexif Energy will refinance both the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm and Snapper Point Gas Power Station projects, in a deal...
16 May 2022
By Lauren Croft