Practice Areas
Joel is a specialist advisor who brings over 25 years of dedicated experience to leading energy and electricity sector clients, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, renewable projects, and a breadth of general corporate and regulatory matters. His practice is marked by a deep commitment to the sector, where he has acted for a diverse range of clients including private entities and various levels of government, from federal to Queensland and other state bodies.
Throughout his extensive career, Joel has provided guidance across the entire spectrum of industry-related legal issues. His expertise encompasses regulatory matters, skilful negotiation and drafting of contracts, and strategic advice on hedging and risk management. Joel's proficiency in renewable energy and market by-pass issues is well-regarded, as is his skill in securing approvals, ensuring access, and facilitating the development of major energy infrastructure projects across the Asia-Pacific region.
Joel's notable accomplishments include advising on multiple acquisitions and divestments of significant Australian energy facilities, showcasing his acumen in high-stakes transactions. Additionally, his general corporate and commercial law advisory is enriched by his international experience, specifically three years of practice in the Cayman Islands. There, he delivered corporate and trading advice to offshore investment and private equity funds, further diversifying his comprehensive understanding of the global energy market.