Kathryn Walker

Partner

Profile

Kathryn is a leading projects lawyer specialising in energy, major projects and development.  She has a strong focus on major infrastructure and renewable energy projects providing strategic commercial advice on significant construction and infrastructure, innovative renewable energy solutions, wind, solar and hybrid power plant projects, landfill gas projects, coal and gas fired power plants and emerging and new technologies Australia wide.

Kathryn regularly advises investors, developers, principals, operators, contractors and financiers on contractual documentation including drafting, reviewing and negotiating tenders and construction documentation, EPC contracts, infrastructure agreements, providing procurement and project delivery advice, PPP models, environmental compliance and licencing, land use approvals and access, land and groundwater contamination, Native Title, , Australian Energy Regulator compliance and enforcement,  National Electricity Market advice, power purchase agreements, offtake agreements, renewable energy projects, water allocations and licenses, biodiversity conservation and all related disputes.

Kathryn draws on her practical skills and comprehensive industry knowledge obtained through her many associations and committees to add real value to her clients. Highly regarded by her peers, Kathryn has also received recognition from industry bodies including the Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) Awards for Excellence – Women in Leadership Award in 2020 and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Next Generation Partner in 2021.

Expertise

Recognition

‘We have no hesitation in putting Kathryn Walker in the top 5% of legal professionals we currently deal with. She ‘gets it’, takes the lead and doesn’t need to be educated in the planning and energy sectors which relate to our projects.’
Client Testimony: Greg Toop, Managing Director – Flagstaff Park Holdings

‘Kathryn Walker is a stand-out partner. Her advice is fearless, not just what you want to hear. Well thought through and complete in detail. Nice person and easy to deal with. Available and facilitating, however large or small the matter at hand.’
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Energy (transactions and regulatory), 2023 edition

‘Kathryn Walker has always provided practical advice which assisted in a practical solution being achieved. She is also very approachable and patient.’
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Infrastructure Projects and Construction, 2023 edition

‘Kathryn Walker is exceptional – competent, friendly and a great communicator.’
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Environment and Planning, 2024 edition

‘Kathryn Walker has provided an outstanding and exemplary service, she is highly knowledgeable, reactive, and personalised. Kathryn was always readily available to provide advice, was prompt, exact and clearly understood the processes to achieve to the desired outcomes.’
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Environment and Planning, 2024 edition

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers in Australia – Recognised for Construction/Infrastructure Law (Adelaide, AU) – Since 2021 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Energy (transactions and regulatory), since 2020 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Environment and Planning, since 2024 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Infrastructure, Projects and Construction, since 2020 edition
  • The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Next Generation Partner for Infrastructure, Projects and Construction – since 2021 edition
  • Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) Awards for Excellence – Women in Leadership Award, 2020


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Memberships

  • Member, SACOME (SA) Energy Committee, 2021
  • Chair, Ministerial Development Industry Advisory Committee, 2021
  • Member, Urban Development Committee, Property Council of Australia (SA), 2021
  • Member, Planning Committee and Executive Management Committee, Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA), 2021
  • Member, HIA Planning Committee (SA), 2021
  • Board member, Eldercare Inc.

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