The firm advised its client since the project’s inception in 2010
Thomson Geer has helped a long-time client financially close a major renewable energy project in New South Wales.
The corporate law specialist firm assisted CWP Renewables achieve financial close for the 37-turbine, 135MW Crudine Ridge Wind Farm.
Thomson Geer has been helping CWP with the property aspects of the project since its inception in 2010. Since 2014, the firm has helped CWP reach financial close on three wind farms.
“The funding package should pave the way for construction to commence this year, with the owners targeting first power next year, with power generated from the Wind Farm to be directed towards the national grid by TransGrid,” Thomson Geer said.
The firm’s team was led by partner Chris Kelly. He was assisted by associates Alexandra Juniper, Jessica Blank, and Antonia Li.
Other firms earlier confirmed their links to the Crudine Ridge project. Norton Rose Fulbright advised the sponsors of the project, CWP and Partners Group, on the development, construction, and financing of the wind farm.
King & Wood Mallesons advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsubishi Banking Corporation, and Westpac Banking Corporation, which all financially backed the project via a $113m debt facility
Clifford Chance acted for Partners Group in the establishment of its $700m Grassroots renewable energy platform. The platform currently holds the company’s interests in the 270MW Sapphire Wind Farm and the Crudine Ridge Wind Farm.
