Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is known for handling contentious environmental mandates and regulatory investigations. The team has a great deal of expertise in advising on hydrogen and pumped hydro projects, and the development of wind and solar farms. Peter Briggs leads the team, assisting clients with obtaining environment, planning and regulatory approvals for energy, resources, infrastructure, and urban development projects. Melbourne's Heidi Asten is particularly adept at advising international companies on sustainability disclosures, while Perth's Naomi Hutchings has deep knowledge of new policies and regulations concerning the transition to a lower carbon economy. In Brisbane, Kathryn Pacey advises numerous government and private sector clients on environmental compliance, infrastructure projects and regulatory issues.
Testimonials
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‘The team is at the forefront of all environment and planning issues, in Australia but also internationally.’
‘The team is intuitive, they understand what our priorities are without us having to spell that out. ’
Key clients
- AGL
- BHP
Work highlights
- Advising TasNetworks on the $3bn Marinus Link project to provide an electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.
- Advising Energy Corporation of NSW on the Critical State Significant Infrastructure Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone transmission project.