Navigating the challenges in a complex environment
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We are in the midst of rapid technological advancements, shifting regulatory and political landscapes, evolving social expectations and visible impacts of climate change. In this context, Australian companies and their
An increasingly complex global environment
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Within hours of his inauguration on 20 January 2025, President Trump signed almost 100 executive orders and issued several memorandums and announcements. These included a wind-back of the Inflation Reduction Act (the
Private capital funds, managers and superannuation trustees should be on notice
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Private capital is becoming a growing focus of regulators, both in Australia and internationally, given the ever-increasing flow of capital to the sector in recent years.
A snapshot
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Following the procurement and contractual close of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project and Snowy 2.0, multiple pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) projects have been announced, and are in the early stages of planning and procurement.
A reliable, durable and large-scale storage solution
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Australia’s favourable natural geographical landscape and abundance of retiring mine sites provide a unique opportunity for pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to play a key role in driving the energy
Key areas of focus for the year ahead
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The ACCC remains focused on the protection of consumers and small business in its 2025/26 enforcement priorities announced by Gina Cass-Gottlieb on 20 February 2025.
An opportunity for Australian businesses to lead the global energy transition
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The Australian federal and state governments are committed to growing Australia’s critical minerals sector, as discussed in our latest Insight. If suitably developed and executed,
Another big year for BESS
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Utility-scale batteries reached new heights in 2024, achieving several industry firsts. Milestones include the first project-financed virtual offtake agreement and long-term energy service agreement (LTESA), coupled with inventive approaches to revenue stack
A practical guide
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Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is now a near staple in sale processes run by sellers seeking a clean exit from an investment, especially in the private capital context. However, some processes—and parties—are
With proceedings still on foot in several jurisdictions, there is currently significant uncertainty as to the legal position on IP infringement, which may also vary between jurisdictions. Unsurprisingly, this has caused users concern that they might inadvertently infringe a third