With wind, solar, and other energy projects on the rise, so too are the accompanying lease agreements. With lease terms that could span for decades, ensure you’ve covered all bases to ensure your client gets a good deal. Gain invaluable skills on how to structure these lease transactions effectively as you decipher term sheets, options and project leases. Plus, walk away with practical tips to safeguard landowners’ interests.

Presenters

Richard Brooks, Consultant,Ashurst
Richard Brooks is a consultant in Ashurst's real estate practice. Richard has a broad real estate practice, including acting for REITs and other institutional property owners, developers and corporate and government real estate occupiers, and acting on real estate aspects of M&A, infrastructure and energy and resources projects. Richard is experienced in acting on commercial property leasing (for landlords and tenants), sale and lease backs, real estate investment and real estate development. Richard is listed in Best Lawyers Australia 2024 in Real Property Law, Leasing Law and Government Practice.


Michael Stannard, Partner, Mellor Olsson Lawyers
Michael is a Partner in our property team and has over ten years’ experience in commercial property law. His practice focuses on the following areas: acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural properties, commercial, industrial and retail leasing, property development and construction projects, property due diligence general property matters. Michael regularly acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, property developers and investors in a wide range of matters. He works closely with his clients to help achieve their commercial objectives and is valued for his timely, commercial and pragmatic advice. An active member of the property industry, Michael sits on the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Urban Renewal and Liveability Committee. He previously sat on the Law Society of South Australia’s Property Committee and Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Developer Finance, Tax and Regulation Committee. He also regularly presents seminars to clients, professional services firms and industry groups on a range of topics in property law. He was recognised as a Rising Star by Doyle's Guide (2023) and Australasian Lawyer (2024).

Leases in Focus: Renewable Energy, Telco Towers & Industrial

Expand your professional toolbox by taking a closer look at some of the more specialised areas of leasing: renewable energy leases, industrial leases and telecommunication tower leases. Often spanning decades, they require meticulous attention to ensure favourable positions for your clients. In this 3-part series, equip yourself with essential skills needed to effectively structure these transactions, master the nuances of their term sheets, and safeguard your clients’ interests.