From clean energy projects to green marketing, clients rely on the market insight and technical expertise of our cross-practice Climate Change & Clean Energy (CCCE) team to manage risks, maximise opportunities, and help shape regulatory reform.
CCCE is globally recognised as critical for a sustainable future and a key driving force for economic recovery. As governments around the world look to develop comprehensive legislative frameworks, the market is seeing significant investments in research, clean energy, green buildings and in regulatory reform.
Already the world’s largest PV cell manufacturer, China is working towards a cleantech ‘build-out’ as it develops innovative wind and solar ‘megaprojects’ and a high-speed rail network. At the forefront of CCCE developments, Australia features strongly in political debate and innovative research. As the market and technology develops, clients within the region are calling upon our experience advising on regulatory reform and our ability to secure capital, protect intellectual property and to commercialise research.
As clean energy investment in Asia Pacific surpasses the Americas, King & Wood Mallesons has been involved in the financing of a number of hydro-electric, geothermal, wind and solar energy developments. Outside the region, the rigorous analysis and astute commercial judgment of our CCCE Group was called upon for the 672 MW Birecik hydro-electric power project in Turkey (Deal of the Year 200X, Project Finance International).
From office blocks to gas pipelines, the market is seeing a strong movement in terms of preference and government policy towards sustainable development and green buildings. Recognised as the “trailblazer” within this area, clients come to us for our deep understanding of green regulations to reduce the risks associated with major property developments, sales and leases.
With CCCE resulting in structural change and physical impacts on business, clients rely on our experience in all facets of dispute resolution, application of ADR processes, and our experience in litigation, arbitration and adjudication. Clients marketing their green credentials or responding to regulatory investigations, have benefited from our extensive understanding of green regulation, offsets vehicles, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Drawing together expertise across corporate, finance, environment, property, tax and technology; our multidisciplinary experience places us at the forefront of innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation.