DLA Piper has announced it has named leading renewables lawyer Luke Westmore, who will be based in Melbourne, as a projects and infrastructure partner.
Westmore joins DLA from PwC Legal (and K&L Gates before that). For the last 15 years, he has been a front-end project and infrastructure partner focused exclusively on large-scale renewable energy projects in Australia and internationally. His clients include a mix of international and Australian companies.
Westmore’s appointment follows that of Tony Rutherford, who specializes in social infrastructure, major projects, and renewable energy projects. Having worked at the firm earlier in their careers, Westmore and Rutherford have returned to DLA Piper.
DLA Piper has advised on various matters across the energy and infrastructure sectors in support of Australia’s push towards net zero.
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“Luke brings critical experience in energy and renewables, where we see significant opportunity ahead to support both global and Australian companies as they works towards net zero. The investment required by government and companies in renewable energy infrastructure over the next decade and beyond is immense. Luke is a true expert and trusted adviser to clients in this sector.”
“Luke’s deep sector experience in renewable energy strongly aligns with our focus on advising clients in the energy transition and across all aspects of the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) spectrum, which will only grow in importance.”
- Amber Matthews, Australia Managing Partner, DLA Piper
“The firm offered a clear strategy on their path forward in the Australian market, which focused on their sector strengths and commitment to ESG, which aligned with my outlook and values.”
- Luke Westmore
