Pinsent Masons LLP is recommended as having ‘an excellent energy speciality with a range of skills that cover project needs from development through to construction’, bringing together specialists in construction, Tom Heading, transactional services, Ewan Robertson and projects, Mark Waddell, to support clients across the sector, with notable experience in the offshore wind industry. The rapidly growing team works across Melbourne and Sydney, with James Morgan-Payler a go-to for major energy projects Melbourne, along with Matthew Croagh.
Testimonials
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‘Kirstie Richards is a leading Environmental and Planning lawyer - we heavily rely on her advice for all aspects of planning and approvals. ’
‘Kirstie Richards is efficient, practical and provides pragmatic advice. Her value is demonstrated each and every time we engage her; she assists us with meeting our business objectives. Her knowledge across our sites and business is deep and is reflected in the solutions she provides. She consistently works hard to deliver for us and she is a true asset.’
Key clients
- AGL Energy Limited
- Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (Australia) Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised AGL on environmental and planning issues relating to key generating energy assets in including the Bells Mountain Pumped Hydro Project, the Barn Hill Wind Farm Project, the Madeline Downs BESS Project and the Liddell BESS Project.
- Advised Australian-owned energy company Firm Power on the sale of a proposed 500MNW/1GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project to Octopus Investments Australia (Blackstone).