Gilbert + Tobin maintains a stellar reputation for advising on a significant number of major solar and wind transactions, in addition to numerous hydrogen and carbon capture and storage projects. Practice co-head Alexander Danne has a great deal of expertise in advising on energy and infrastructure projects, and project financings. Claire Boyd is a project development expert, and Geoff Petersen maintains a broad regulatory practice. Michael Blakiston is known for advising clients engaging in projects in Africa.
Testimonials
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‘I regard Gilbert + Tobin's greatest strength as its ability to bring together a broad set of skills, doing so in a seamless, client-facing manner. jects. On the technology front.’
‘In this team we have worked with Alex Danne and his team. All have the necessary expertise in energy, understand our business intimately and the have the dedication and enthusiasm to get the job done. The team is also well-respected by other law firms making most projects or transactions amiable. Alex Danne is well-regarded across the industry.’
Key clients
- APA Group
- POSCO
Work highlights
- Advised leading Australian energy infrastructure business, ASX-listed APA Group, on all aspects of its $773m acquisition of the Basslink transmission interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, specifically the renegotiation of network services agreements and operational agreements for APA with HydroTas and the State of Tasmania, together with related regulatory matters.
- Advised Ausgrid in relation to preparation of its Regulatory Proposal for the 2024-29 regulatory control period, including in relation to its compliance with the National Electricity Law, National Electricity Rules and statutory notices issued by the AER.