Martin Lovell

Expertise

Recognition

Martin has been recognised in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific where he was described as “an excellent communicator [who is] able to distil complex issues into clear, simple advice” and in the IFLR 1000 as “highly professional, diligent and practical.”  In the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 Asia Pacific, Martin is described as a ‘magic circle quality’ lawyer.

‘Martin Lovell is an excellent lawyer, incredible hardworking, commercially astute and a market leader in the Energy sector, not just in South Australia, but Australia wide. He really takes the time to understand the business and to deliver high quality outcomes.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, 2022 edition

‘Martin Lovell is the lawyer I ring when I have a bet-the-house judgement call to make. He is commercial, has a great gut instinct, understands the competitive tensions, and understands the business. When I need to emphasise a point internally, I add Martin’s name into the conversation.’
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific: Infrastructure Projects and Construction, 2024 edition

“Martin provides concise, timely and practical advice on complex matters and this is invaluable to our business.”
Chambers Asia Pacific Guide: Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities, 2023 edition

Accolades

• Best Lawyers in Australia – Commercial Law “Lawyer of the Year” (Adelaide, AU) – 2020 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia – Project Finance and Development Practice “Lawyer of the Year” (Adelaide, AU) – 2020 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia– Recognised for Asset Finance Law (Adelaide, AU) – 2025 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Construction / Infrastructure Law (Adelaide, AU) – Since 2023 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Commercial Law (Adelaide, AU) – Since 2019 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia– Recognised for Corporate Law (Adelaide, AU) – 2025 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia– Recognised for Debt Capital Markets Law (Adelaide, AU) – 2025 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia– Recognised for Energy Law (Adelaide, AU) – 2025 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia– Recognised for Natural Resources Law (Adelaide, AU) – 2025 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Project Finance and Development Practice (Adelaide, AU) – Since 2014 edition
• Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Structured Finance Law (Adelaide, AU) – Since 2014 edition
• Chambers Asia Pacific Guide – Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities – Band 4, since 2023 edition
• Doyle’s Guide – Leading Energy & Resources Lawyers – South Australia, since 2021 edition
• Doyle’s Guide – Leading Banking & Finance Lawyers – South Australia, since 2015 – 2021 & 2023 editions
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Infrastructure Projects and Construction – since 2020 edition
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Energy (transactions and regulatory) – since 2020 edition
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Natural Resources (transactions and regulatory) – since 2024 edition

Recent deals and media coverage

• Corporate Carbon Group and Forever Wild’s A$1.7 Billion ACCU Financing Deal – Global Legal Chronicle, 23 November 2022
• ElectraNet awards SA component of Projects EnergyConnect – Lawyers Weekly, 20 October 2021
• ‘Stop trying to sound like a lawyer,’ Piper Alderman partner says – Australasian Lawyer, 22 October 2020
• Matthews Hospitality advised on acquisition, restructure – Lawyers Weekly, 30 September 2020
• ElectraNet finalises $180m power contract – Lawyers Weekly, 13 November 2018
• Pipers bolsters corporate and financial services team – Lawyers Weekly, 29 March 2018
• Projects and finance partner moves firms – Australasian Lawyer, 6 February 2018

Memberships

• Australian Institute of Energy (AIE)
• Banking & Financial Services Law Association (BFLSA)
• Law Council of Australia – Financial Services Committee and PPSA Sub-Committee
• SACOME Infrastructure Committee
• Flinders University of South Australia, Adjunct Lecturer
• University of Adelaide, GDLP Lecturer

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