McCullough Robertson's practice is primarily advises on project acquisition and development, particularly in relation to solar, hydro, wind, battery storage, and bioenergy projects in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. In Brisbane, the team is jointly led by corporate expert Damien Clarke , and projects specialist Kate Swain.
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Testimonials
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‘Many years of transaction experience in coal in Australia in both medium and large scale transactions.’
‘Dedication to personal relationships rather than transactional.’
‘The team are very accommodating. They found ways to assist us that was efficient without compromising service or attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Malabar Resources Ltd
- Bowdens Silver
- Falcon Oil & Gas
- New Hope Corporation Limited
- Bowen River Utilities
- Peabody Energy Australia
- Vitrinite Pty Ltd
- Senex Energy Limited
- Diatreme Resources Limited
- Tri-Star Group
- Sojitz Corporation
- CS Energy
- Omega Oil & Gas Limited
- AGL Energy Limited
- Vedanta Resources Limited
- Sungrow Power Australia Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Bowen River Utilities on the development and implementation of its whole-of-project native title and cultural heritage strategy.
- Advising Sungrow on its investment in Australia, including the acquisition and development of over a dozen separate solar farms with a battery component throughout Australia.
- Advised AGL Energy Limited on land access issues and regulatory requirements. Also advised AGL on its deal to acquire Energy360, in a move to diversify away from fossil fuels.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Damien Clarke, Kate Swain