Headed by ESG and sustainability specialist Tim Power, the Melbourne based practice at White & Case exhibits deep expertise in renewable energy projects, namely, battery, solar and wind farms. The group is known for handling a broad range of issues relating to mining and critical minerals, transport, and land contamination. Michelle Keen and Fiona Curl are particularly active in the renewable energy sector while the latter also specialises in road projects.

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‘The W&C team have deep experience and expertise. Their attitude, approach, and ethic have made them core members of our broader team. ’

Key clients

Star of the South
Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers Pty Ltd
Crowley Government Services
AusNet Transmission Group Pty Ltd
Suburban Rail Loop Authority
Rail Projects Victoria
Esso Australia Pty Ltd
Wind Prospect Pty Ltd
Fosterville Gold Mine Pty Ltd
Alinta Energy Pty Ltd
Golden Plains Wind Farm Management Pty Ltd
OSMI Australia Pty Ltd
Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings Pty Ltd

Work highlights

Advised on Star of the South, Australia’s first proposed offshore wind farm, located in Gippsland Victoria.
Advising Perdaman Chemicals And Fertilisers Pty Ltd in relation to the environmental and Aboriginal cultural heritage aspects of the USD$4bn Urea Plant.
Advising Crowley in relation to the development of a fuel storage facility in Darwin, Northern Territory.