Media release: Tim Stanton promoted to Clayton Utz partnership

Tim Stanton joined Clayton Utz in May 2023 and brings first-rate project finance expertise across the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors, having advised in the space for over 12 years' in the Australian market and abroad.

Tim's promotion further bolster's Clayton Utz's energy offering. He has leading experience advising on major energy projects in Australia and from his time working at a Magic Circle firm in London where he advised on some of the most significant offshore wind projects in the UK and Europe.

Mr Stanton said he was excited to further support the firm's energy, resources and infrastructure offering as a Partner.

'The ongoing energy transition requires a substantial capital investment over the coming years, and I'm eager to support my clients as they explore investment opportunities in this space,' Mr Stanton said.

'I'm particularly excited to work with clients on the continued development of Australia's offshore wind industry, and those involved in other transition technologies, particularly in energy storage and hydrogen. This space will continue to grow in Australia as the transition accelerates and we seek to export clean energy to the Asia Pacific.'

'Recent developments such as the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme and hydrogen and critical minerals production tax incentives announced in the Federal budget demonstrate Australia's commitment to net zero targets and present substantial opportunities for our clients in this area. I am delighted to be part of the Clayton Utz energy team helping our clients to realise those opportunities.'

Chief Executive Partner Emma Covacevich said:

'We're excited to welcome Tim to our partnership and congratulate him on a well-deserved promotion, one that reflects his technical excellence and leadership. The experience and skills he brings has and will continue to have a positive impact on many of our clients and our firm.'