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'This portfolio financing platform is a prime example of the innovative funding structures being developed to support the renewable energy sector's growth.' We advised on a $2.3 billion portfolio financing platform for Global Power Generation Australia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzQ2CvTc  

'Working with ENGIE on this cutting-edge virtual battery agreement has been an incredible opportunity. It reinforces our role as pioneers in the offtake market and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for our clients.' We advised the Australian arm of global energy company ENGIE on a virtual battery offtake agreement with Neoen Australia for its Victorian Big Battery (VBB). Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_PFPnAn

With a remarkable 32 bills passed through the Senate yesterday, a crucial development might have slipped past you: after 3 years of discussion, the merger reform bill was passed without amendment. Here's what you need to know.

The weather is warming up, the jacarandas are in bloom and THE SUMMER CLERKS ARE HERE! Welcome to our newest team members in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. We're looking forward to getting to know you in the coming weeks as you kick off your legal careers with us. Find out more about early careers at Allens: https://lnkd.in/gpWgizjb

Real Estate in focus: in the final episode of Allens Confidential for 2024, hosts Catherine Thomas and Samuel Guzman dive into the world of real estate with Partner Annabelle Aland and Senior Associate Lauren Cutuli. What sort of work do real estate lawyers do? What skills do they require? What makes it interesting? Annabelle and Lauren share their experiences in Real Estate, what they love about their jobs and how practising real estate differs from the (often deeply unpopular) university subject. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gP_ubiVU

Wonderful to connect with our Melbourne clients at our end of year event last week, which featured a bespoke culinary experience by MoVida's executive chef and owner, Frank Camorra. Thanks to all who joined us to catch up and reflect on our year together!

'We are delighted to have supported the financiers and worked with Capella Capital on this important project which will bring much needed health infrastructure to Melbourne's fast-growing West.' We advised on the financing of the New Melton Hospital Project. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSTzKuii 

We enjoyed a beautiful evening with our clients in Perth under the Sperry tent at Nedlands Yacht Club last week. Huge thanks to all who joined us to celebrate our year together! 

One of the biggest trends in the Australian market over recent years has been the focus on ESG and sustainability, and the adoption of sustainable finance to embed ESG throughout a business. One recent project stands as a prime example of that. It was fantastic to sit down with Di Mantell recently as part of the Allens ‘Elevating ESG’ series to talk about how Celsus put in place Australia’s first sustainability loan under the APLMA green and social loan principles in 2021 and the ESG initiatives they have been pursuing since then. Di is the CEO of Celsus @ the Royal Adelaide Hospital (owner of the PPP concession for the Royal Adelaide Hospital, one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in Australia) and a strong and passionate advocate for sustainability and ESG particularly in the infrastructure sector. One of the topics we cover in the discussion is how the use of sustainable finance has made a positive impact on Celsus and the hospital project, including by enabling a more positive engagement with stakeholders and helping to build social licence within the community, which can be critically important for infrastructure projects. Thanks very much to Di for sharing her thoughts and experience with us and we hope you enjoy the discussion. #ESG #sustainability #sustainablefinance #PPP

'This significant investment in women's sport will create new opportunities for growth within the WNBL, for its athletes and for those who love basketball.' We advised the National Basketball League (NBL) and LK Group on their investment in the WNBL. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_iCftcx