Energy

The law firm shaping a secure and sustainable future for the Australian energy sector.

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We live and breathe renewable energy generation, energy storage and energy efficiency projects from origination to and through operations, supporting our clients every step of the way.

  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); memoranda of understanding (MOUs); exclusivity agreements; consultancy agreements; joint development agreements (JDAs); joint venture (JV) agreements; options to lease land; options to purchase land; leases of land; contracts to purchase land; permits including development applications (DAs) and construction certificates (CCs) and under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act; easements and other land access rights; grid connection agreements.

  • Power purchase agreements (PPAs); large-scale electricity supply agreements.

  • Equity issues; debt issues; government grants and subsidies; security arrangements.

  • Bid strategy; procurement strategy; engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts; original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supply contracts; feed-stock supply agreements; subcontracts; labour hire; claims in relation to payment, variations, site conditions, defects, delay and breach; insurance; health, safety and environment (HSE); industrial relations (IR); Security of Payment Act (SOPA) and equivalent legislation; Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) legislation.

  • Operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements; asset management agreements; performance guarantees; OEM product warranties.

  • Australian Energy Regulator (AER) requirements; Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) requirements; Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme; Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) and other ‘green products’; Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS); Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC); Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) rules.

  • “Aaron and his team have deep content knowledge and a pragmatic, commercially orientated approach, which along with their commitment and passion to contribute to our mission, provided us critical and valuable advice and support as we scaled our business from a home-grown start-up to a globally recognised scale-up.”

    Chris McGrath,
    Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer
    5B

  • “We had the opportunity to engage Schimann in closing a significant investment and pilot deal. The Schimann team demonstrated notable expertise and a keen attention to detail throughout the entire process. Their thorough approach ensured that no stone was left unturned, thereby safeguarding us.”

    Thomas Nann, Co-founder & CEO
    Allegro Energy  

  • “Aaron has been a trusted advisor to MPower for a number of years. He has a deep understanding of the renewable energy sector and top-notch legal skills that enable him to provide invaluable advice and guidance.”

    Nathan Wise, CEO

    MPower

  • “Aaron and his team have a thorough understanding of our solar farm operations. Their expert guidance enables us to adeptly manage contract risks and negotiate agreements with precision. Throughout our longstanding partnership, we have successfully executed numerous projects and look forward to future collaborations.”

    John Huang, Managing Director
    Green Gold Energy

  • “Over the past 18 months, our team have benefited immensely from working with Aaron and the team at Schimann. Their depth and breadth of knowledge has been a brilliant resource for a growth business like ours, and we highly recommend their skillset to anyone wanting honest, forthright and balanced advice and impactful legal assistance.”

    Lachlan Cameron, CEO
    Cannim

  • “Schimann have provided great legal support to Amarna since our inception and have helped us grow and develop into a recognised and trusted business in our sector. Always ready to help, Aaron and team have supported us as well as our clients by (among other things) developing contracts and frameworks in new fields of renewable energies in Australia.”

    Alistair Wardrope, Technical Director
    Amarna Energy

  • "Aaron and the Schimann team have recently supported us on a multi-faceted agreement with a number of moving parts, and the team brought a pragmatic approach to getting our desired outcome. Aaron is super responsive, a strategic thinker and brings his experience with startups and high-growth ventures to the table, understanding the nuances of balancing legal protections and working relationships."

    Matthew Goddard, Founder & CEO
    Aquacultr

  • “Aaron and his team understand that strategy comes first. Collaborative regularly employs Schimann's first class legal skillset to solve problems in an industry that is infamously contractual, yet relationship-based. It can be a difficult line to toe, but they do it incredibly well.”

    Andrew Fisher, Commercial Manager
    Collaborative

  • “My recent experience with Schimann has been very positive. Aaron and Antony managed my case quickly and professionally and their attention to detail ensured everything went smoothly. I really appreciate their hard work and dedication.”

    Richard Bray, Founder & CEO
    Heartstreet

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