Minter Ellison is well known for its strength in renewable energy, having advised the State of Victoria on the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) 2 program to facilitate the development of 623MW of solar projects. Practice head Simon Scott advises on a broad range of M&A, joint ventures and commercial mining mandates. Brendan Clark and Clay Wohling display vast expertise in project development and issues affecting projects within the electricity market. 'Technically savvy' Fiona Lewis is regularly instructed by governments on major energy policy implementation. Counsel Simon Batten advises on general electricity regulatory and compliance matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

'The team offers expertise in the regulatory framework in addition to the usual commercial considerations which is invaluable.'
'Fiona Lewis is an exceptional lawyer. Her knowledge of the regulatory framework and practice advice on how to navigate it makes her a stand out. She is also very technically savvy - able to speak confidently about various energy technologies and infrastructure.'
'Brendan Clark is exceptional. His knowledge across the energy sector and solid commercial approach make him a key part of our business. Simply put, we could not execute key business objectives without Brendan and the broader team.'
'Simon Batten has outstanding knowledge of the energy sector and is always an absolute pleasure to deal with.'
'Minters has a diverse set of expertise with excellent depth which makes it a legal one-stop-shop.'
'The depth of expertise on specific matters and being able to apply that in a commercial setting is super useful.'

Key clients

AGL Energy
Anglo American
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Australian Government
ConocoPhillips
Energy Queensland
EnergyAustralia
Inpex Corporation
Jemena
Neoen
Power and Water Corporation
Powerlink
Rio Tinto (including Oyu Tolgoi LLC)
SA Power Networks
South32
Stanwell Corporation
Vintage Energy
Zen Energy

Work highlights

Advising the State of Queensland on its acquisition of a 1,100km private transmission project in North Queensland.
Advising Neoen on the Kentbruck Green Power Hub, a proposed AUD1.2bn 600 megawatt wind farm in western Victoria.
Acting for Stanwell Corporation in the acquisition of 50% of Stage 1 of the $770m Wambo Wind Farm and entry into a long term power purchase agreement for the remaining 50%.