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January 2013 | Business World Magazine | 175
Resources & Energy
Finlaysons was named Adelaide Law Firm
of the Year in 2007, 2010 and 2011 at the
Australasian Legal Business Awards.
We provide legal services to local,
national and international businesses
working across a range of industries. In
particular, we are recognised as leaders
in the provision of specialist advice to the
resources and energy sectors.
Our experienced team of lawyers has
comprehensive knowledge of this area
of law, and a detailed understanding of
the commercial imperatives, politics and
people involved in resource development -
both in government and the private sector.
Our relevant geothermal sector expertise
includes:
• Statutory and regulatory requirements
• Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules,
fundraising and takeovers
• Joint venture agreements
• Native Title and Aboriginal heritage
advice and agreements
• Electricity regulation and agreements
• Environment
• Water access
• Development and planning
• Tax
• Real property and land tenure
George McKenzie
Partner 08 8235 7452
george.mckenzie@finlaysons.com.au
For further information contact:
Jeremy Schultz
Partner 08 8235 7408
jeremy.schultz@finlaysons.com.au
finlaysons.com.au
Kyra Reznikov
Senior Associate 08 8235 7561
kyra.reznikov@finlaysons.com.au
Finlaysons a legal leader in
geothermal energy sector
As part of Finlaysons’ commitment
to the industry, it recently undertook the
major task of preparing legal approvals
checklists for geothermal operations in South
Australia, New South Wales,Tasmania,
Victoria and Western Australia, on behalf
of the Australian Geothermal Energy
Association (AGEA) and the Australian
Geothermal Energy Group (AGEG).
Checklists for Queensland and the Northern
Territory are under way.
Finlaysons knows and understands what
licences, permits, consents, approvals and
authorisations are needed by geothermal
explorers and operators in order to
undertake exploration and production of
electricity from geothermal power in all
Australian jurisdictions.The firm has worked
collaboratively with industry and government
to gather information and know-how
about the regulatory hurdles faced by
the industry, as well as tips and tricks for
getting over them.
Finlaysons are proud to have worked
closely with Petratherm in the development
of its Paralana geothermal project.
Finlaysons has been assisting clients in the geothermal
energy sector since the inception of the industry in Australia.