The interdisciplinary energy sector team at K&L Gates handles a range of disputes, project development matters, and structuring advice for clients in the market, with particular experience in wind and solar energy transactions. Team co-head James Durnall provides support and advice on energy sector acquisitions, while co-head Clive Cachia 'is an excellent resources law counsel'. Both are based in Sydney.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Speedy, quality advice which is not only focused on the legal aspects of an issue but also considers the commercial impact of the different options that may be available to the client. they take the trouble to really understand the objectives/requirements of the client.’
‘Clive Cachia is an excellent resources law counsel.'
Key clients
- Shell Energy Operations Pty Ltd
- ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd
- Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd
- Canadian Solar
- Gulf Energy Limited
- Squadron Energy (part of the Tattarang Group of companies)
- Energy Matrix Group
- Acciona
- Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd
- RATCH Australia Corporation Limited
Work highlights
- Advising ACEnergy and ACLE Services on various renewables projects including co-investment by BW Group in two BESS projects (Apsley and Pine Lodge BESS) and additional sale of two 5MW solar projects to UK listed fund - Victory Hill.
- Advising Hetao and ACEnergy on the acquisition of 50% of the shares and units in Apsley BESS (NSW) and Pine Lodge BESS (VIC); security holder arrangements between Hetao and BW Energy (50:50 holders of the project); and funding arrangements for construction financing (debt and equity)
- Advising Generator Property Management Pty Ltd on the next phase of one of the largest BESSs in the world, Waratah Super Battery project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Durnall, Clive Cachia