Hall & Wilcox have experienced growth in instructions involving pumped hydro, concentrating solar power and offshore wind. Practice head Mark Dessi is noted for his longstanding experience in the energy, construction and infrastructure sectors. Dessi frequently advises developers, project companies and contractors on a range of corporate transactions within the electricity, gas and water space.
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Key clients
- Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd
- Stromlo Energy
- Enzen Australia Pty Ltd
- Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) (now DEECA)
- Trafigura
- Ion Energy
- Glenvill
- Moorabool Shire Council
- Meriton Group
- Australian Unity
Work highlights
- Advising renewable energy developer Goldwind Australia on the take over the finalisation of all land tenure arrangements for the Coppabella Wind Farm following the exercise of their key option agreements. The development can now progress to the construction phase.
- Advising Enzen Australia Pty Ltd (Enzen), in its role as EPC contractor and provider of O&M services for the Mannum Solar Project, a 30MW solar project to be located in Mannum, South Australia.
- Advising Trafigura Pte. Ltd, on a financing transaction involving Aurelia Metals Limited, an Australian mining and exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The transaction encompassed a comprehensive financial package, including a US$24m loan note advance facility and an AU$65m environmental bond facility, with a combined value of approximately AU$100m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Dessi