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HFW is well known for handling innovative green energy matters such as carbon capture and storage, virtual power plants, and hydrogen projects. Led by Jo Garland, the group exhibits broad experience when advising on renewable power projects and hybrid renewable/fossil fuel structures, in addition to regulatory issues and energy transition focused transactions.

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  • 'HFW has market-leading experience in new energy, which is built on their existing expertise in the traditional energy and resources sectors. The team provides excellent support on new and challenging legal and regulatory matters, including the Safeguard Mechanism reforms. Their advice reflects their technical competence, understanding of our company's commercial drivers, and broader in-depth knowledge of new energy developments.'
  • 'Jo Garland leads a small but powerful team at HFW. They consistently produce high-quality work in a timely manner on our energy matters. The team members are always friendly, professional and responsive, which makes them a pleasure to work with.'
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Key clients

  • Synergy
  • Yara
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Work highlights

  • Advising Synergy on Project Symphony, a $65m ARENA funded novel pilot to demonstrate the capability of batteries, rooftop solar panels and large appliances to be coordinated into virtual power plants.
  • Assisting Element 25 with a structured equity and offtake arrangement for the critical minerals produced. This matter involves large US car manufacturers taking an equity share in the critical minerals miner and securing offtake arrangements for US car producers.
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