Energy
Madgwicks has substantial energy law expertise.
We are one of a few firms outside of the large law firms with experience in advising energy businesses on a range of regulatory and business issues. This experience also means Madgwicks is well placed to advise utilities such as urban water businesses, as well as service providers to the electricity and water industries.
Our personal and practical approach to the provision of legal services combined with our experience assist in producing cost effective results for our energy clients.
Our recent work for energy clients and similar businesses includes:
Advising and negotiating terms for the
construction and operation of Wind Energy Farms in Victoria;
Advising on development of new business
opportunities relating to renewable energy;
Advising electricity distributors and
retailers on application of tariff orders, licence provisions and
other regulations;
Advising electricity distributors on Use
of System Agreements;
Adapting electricity connection and
supply agreements for use by an electricity distributor/retailer
in various jurisdictions;
Work on Issues Management – including
power surges and electric magnetic fields;
Assisting industry associations,
electricity and water businesses on Trade Practices Act and
Privacy Act compliance;
Negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements and
Schedules in relation to electricity derivatives trading;
Advising on contracts for maintenance and
works on electricity assets;
Advising on Ancillary Services tenders
and agreements;
Advising on NEM regulatory arrangements;
and
Assisting on a wide range of other business
issues, including acquisitions of assets, property and employment
issues, dispute resolution and litigation matters, corporate
governance, interpretation of legislation and commercial agreements.
We have acted for electricity generators, electricity distributors and manufacturers, and suppliers of goods and services to the electricity and water industries.
Madgwicks has also advised industry associations in the electricity and water industries and worked with companies developing new business in Australia's energy industry.
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