Stefan Baldwin
Stefan is a corporate lawyer specialising in the energy and resources sector, with experience in high profile and complex transactions across both the Australian and New Zealand markets.
Stefan has experience in mergers and acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures / shareholder arrangements, and specialist commercial contracting. His breadth of experience also includes capital raising, general corporate law, and advising on the regulatory regimes relevant to doing business in Australia and New Zealand.
With strong technical acumen and written communication skills, Stefan is known for his ability to translate complex legal and commercial issues into practical advice.
Background
Stefan has a Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University of Wellington and is admitted to practice in Victoria and New Zealand. Prior to joining Herbert Smith Freehills, Stefan worked in New Zealand for Simpson Grierson.
Experience & expertise
Selected matters
- Acted for Tilt Renewables on the acquisition of Boco Rock Wind Farm Stage 1 and Boco Rock Wind Farm Stage 2 from the EGCO Group and Squadron Energy
- Acted for Sumitomo Chemical on divestment of its shareholding in New Zealand Aluminum Smelters Limited (operating company of the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter) to Rio Tinto*
- Acted for an international O&G major on the sale process for divestment of its exploration and production assets in the Asia Pacific region*
- Acted for Oceana Gold on the sale of the Snowy River Gold Mine to Federation Mining*
- Acted for Echelon Resources (formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas) on a renounceable rights offer and associated underwrite by O.G. Energy*
*Experience at a previous firm
