K&L Gates' practice is led by Adam Levine, a Perth-based corporate specialist who handles a broad range of M&A and corporate structuring mandates in the energy, renewables and mining sectors. Practice co-head Clive Cachia, based in Sydney, also has deep corporate expertise and ample skill in advising on energy projects, and both in-bound and out-bound investment arrangements.  

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Key clients

  • Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd
  • ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd
  • Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd
  • Canadian Solar
  • Gulf Energy Limited
  • Dateline Resources Limited
  • Squadron Energy
  • Energy Matrix Group
  • Acciona
  • Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd
  • RATCH Australia Corporation Limited

Work highlights

  • Advising CPB, UGL and Hyundai joint venture on the AU$5bn Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) - Network Operator Project.
  • Advised Squadron Energy on the purchase of the AU$3bn Clarke Creek renewable energy hub project.
  • Advising Wollar Solar Development Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of BJCE Australia) in relation to the development of the approx. AU$282m Wollar Solar Farm.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Adam Levine, Clive Cachia