Kathryn Walker

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

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), 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 editions
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Recommended for Construction, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 editions
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Next Generation Partner, 2021 edition
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Next Generation Partner, 2022 edition
• The Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Australia – Next Generation Partner, 2023 edition
• Urban Development Institute of Australia (SA) Awards for Excellence – Women in Leadership Award, 2020

Recent deals and media coverage

• Partner takes up new post at Piper Alderman – Lawyers Weekly, 13 December 2018
• Seasoned lawyer joins Piper Alderman in Adelaide – Australasian Lawyer, 12 December 2018
• SA’s best in urban development | Career built on strong need for change – The Advertiser, 27 October 2020

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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• UPDATE: Construction Pause in South Australia – Reopening construction for targeted essential state infrastructure
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• Sender beware – Are you responsible for supply chain transport safety?
• Further update to the NSW COVID-19 Leasing Regulations
• Federal Budget boost to streamline Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act approval timeframes and reforms
• South Australia bans single-use plastics
• Come On Feel The Noise: EPA releases discussion paper outlining proposed changes to the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2007 (SA)
• Resistance to the price surge: ACCC releases guidelines to assist market participants in compliance with new laws aimed at protecting consumers from excessive energy prices.
• COVID-19 and construction contracts: Time for urgent contract review
• Revised implementation plans for Coordination of Generation and Transmission Investment (COGATI)
• Stakeholder submissions raise concerns over Coordination of Generation and Transmission Investment (COGATI) reform model
• Changing generation mix prompts overhaul of wholesale electricity pricing and risk management tools for constrained generators
• South Australia to ban single-use plastics
• Broader powers for the EPA under proposed policy changes for renewable energy projects in South Australia
• Major Reforms for natural resources proposed under the new ‘Landscape South Australia Bill 2019’
• Climate risk mitigation and adaptation a key focus for the environmental sustainability Victoria: State of the Environment Report 2018

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