Trust me, I’m a developer: what the Developer Rating Scheme means for developers and communities
Australia’s rollout of renewable energy projects is accelerating, but so too are tensions with the communities living alongside them. Over the past decade, developers have faced increasing scrutiny for insufficient engagement with landholders, neighbours and regional stakeholders. In response, the federal government announced a new Developer Rating Scheme (DRS) on Friday, 15 August 2025. Currently […]
Hamilton Locke advises Longreach Credit Investors and Australian Philanthropic Services in relation to the club senior secured facility provided to Pacific Green
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have acted for Longreach Credit Investors and Australian Philanthropic Services in relation to the A$77 million club senior secured facility provided to the Pacific Green. Pacific Green will use the facility to support the continued development of its portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the Australian National […]
Stablecoins and digital cash explained: a ‘cash’ course on the future of money
With tokenisation and digital payment solutions on the rise, there have never been more options when it comes to money and payments. However, not all ‘money’ is the same and the differences can turn on a dime. Here’s a quick, clear guide to the new world of money: the different types, your legal rights, and […]
AI in the Boardroom: balancing innovation and obligation
Used wisely, AI tools can arguably enhance the corporate decision-making process. There are risks, however, in directors overly relying on or blindly trusting in AI output – and they need to be able to justify its use in the context of their legal duties and responsibilities. Need to know: AI use in workplaces is soaring, […]
