Jointly led by Nadia Kalic in Sydney, and Philip Sealey and Sam Luttrell in Perth, Clifford Chance's team has experienced growth in its renewable energy capabilities, and an increase clean hydrogen and energy storage mandates. Luttrell is known for his specialism in contentious matters, and Sealy is noted for his deep knowledge of banking and finance related issues. Kalic maintains a M&A focused practice, with her primary area of focus being infrastructure projects.
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- 'Quality and timeliness of work product. Personable responsive staff. Quality of strategic thinking. Manner of interaction with clients and access to wide range of legal expertise. Ability to manage relationships with other counsel and to deal accross jurisdictions.'
Work highlights
- Advised the Viva Energy Australia group on its proposed acquisition from Coles of the Coles Express retail convenience business which operates at Shell branded service stations throughout Australia. At completion of the transaction, Viva Energy will terminate its existing alliance arrangements with Coles and will enter into a number of commercial agreements to support the ongoing retailing operations at the sites and to maintain the existing customer fuel discount loyalty arrangements.
- Advised Partners Group on its sale of CWP Renewables, a vertically integrated renewable energy platform in Australia, to Squadron Wind Energy Assets.
- Acting for Gelion Technologies Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the LSE-listed company Gelion plc, in relation to the proposed development and scaling up of a technology business related to silicon-based nanoparticles/materials for application in batteries.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nadia Kalic, Philip Sealey, Sam Luttrell