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Hamilton Locke

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Hamilton Locke is a leading Australian commercial law firm providing comprehensive legal services across the infrastructure, energy, and resources sectors. They advise a diverse client base, including sponsors, developers, investors, and government entities, on all stages of the project lifecycle, from development and financing to M&A, construction, and operational matters, with a strong focus on energy transition and digital infrastructure.

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Founded 2018 300 employees
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Strategic Overview

  • Strong focus on the Australian and New Zealand markets.
  • Significant expertise in energy transition projects, including renewables, battery storage, and green hydrogen.
  • Actively involved in digital infrastructure transactions and social infrastructure PPPs.
  • Advises across the full project lifecycle, from greenfield development to operational assets and M&A.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Advising Squadron Energy on the development and financing of its renewable energy projects, including the Clarke Creek Wind, Solar and Battery Project (QLD) and the Port Kembla Energy Terminal (NSW).
Financing Onshore Wind, Solar PV, Battery Storage Australia 2023 with Squadron Energy
Advising Neoen on the development and financing of its renewable energy projects, including the Western Downs Green Power Hub (QLD) and the Goyder South Stage 1 Wind Farm (SA).
Financing Solar PV, Onshore Wind Australia 2022 with Neoen
Advising Pacific Partnerships (CIMIC Group) on various social infrastructure projects, including the New Footscray Hospital PPP (VIC) and the Frankston Hospital Redevelopment (VIC).
Development Social Infrastructure Australia 2021 with Pacific Partnerships (CIMIC Group)
Advising Macquarie Asset Management on the acquisition of a significant stake in a major Australian data centre platform.
Acquisition Data Center Australia 2023 with Macquarie Asset Management

Investment Focus

Technologies
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Geography
Australia1

Key People

Nick Humphrey
Managing Partner
Peter Williams
Partner, Head of Infrastructure, Energy & Resources
Michael Batty
Partner, Head of Projects & Construction

Track Record

6
Years Active

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Energy TransitionDigital/TelecomTransportUtilitiesSocial Infrastructure
Technologies
Solar PVOnshore WindBattery StorageGreen HydrogenData CenterTransmissionRailRoads/Toll RoadsPortsAirports
Geographies
AustraliaNew Zealand
Deal Stage
GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating
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