Clayton Utz hires senior associate from KWM as new special counsel
National law firm Clayton Utz has appointed a special counsel for its banking and financial services team, who has come over from BigLaw rival King & Wood Mallesons.
Tim Stanton (pictured), who specialises in project finance, acting for sponsors and financers on significant project developments and acquisitions, has joined Clayton Utz.
Speaking about the firm’s newest special counsel, Clayton Utz partner Peter Staciwa said: “We’re thrilled to have Tim on board.
“His experience adds significant weight to our offering to clients in project finance and as they navigate the energy transition.”
Mr Stanton added: “It’s great to be part of the growing energy, resources and infrastructure team at Clayton Utz.
“I’m excited about developments in the offshore wind industry and the opportunities for clients presented by the decarbonisation of mining, demand for green minerals, grid and storage infrastructure, and the coupling of Australia’s renewable energy resource with hydrogen production and export. M&A opportunities are also rising as traditional energy players seek to transition.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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