Join us for a panel discussion on the offtake innovation outlook to 2030 covering:
- How offtake structures and revenue models are evolving, including key market successes
- Buyer expectations and developer positioning
- Corporate Scope 2 reporting obligations
- Bankability implications for developers, buyers and investors
Supported by EY and Kain Lawyers, this in-person panel event brings together legal professionals, consultants, and clients from the energy and resources sector for an engaging discussion, followed by networking over drinks and canapés.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
Time: 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Where: Ernst & Young Sydney – Level 34, 200 George Street, Sydney
Registration: Complimentary for Members and Guests (non-members)
CPD points: 0.5 point in Substantive Law – 0.5 point in Professional Skills
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Speakers
Paul Curnow
Managing Director & Chief Commercial Officer, Akaysha,
Paul leads our cross-business strategy for revenue contracting and entry into new energy markets and products. Prior to joining Akaysha, Paul held leadership positions in private legal practice with law firms Ashurst (as Global Head of Energy) and Baker McKenzie (as Head of Renewable Energy APAC), building on a successful 25 year legal career focused on clean energy and climate change. During this time, Paul was recognised as one of Australia's leading renewable energy lawyers and globally as a long-standing market leader in climate change and carbon markets. During his two decades in private practice, Paul has been a driving force behind giga-watts of market-first greenfield renewable energy and M&A transactions across solar, wind, pumped hydro, energy from waste, and battery storage at both the utility scale and distributed generation. In addition, Paul has been, and continues to be, a long-standing policy voice for the clean energy sector as the energy transition accelerates toward net zero.
Michael Newman
Partner, Energy Lead Advisory, EY-Parthenon
Michael Newman | Partner, Energy Lead Advisory, EY-Parthenon Michael Newman is a Partner in EY-Parthenon’s Energy Lead Advisory team, advising clients across Australia’s renewable energy, storage and transmission markets. Michael has over 18 years’ experience and his work includes power purchase agreements, offtake strategy, due diligence and M&A advisory. He supports clients through transaction planning, offer processes and execution, bringing practical experience across energy markets and renewable infrastructure transactions.
Kelly Davies
Director, Kain Lawyers
Kelly Davies is a projects and energy lawyer with over 15 years' experience advising generators, developers, investors, retailers, and public sector bodies across the full energy project and transaction lifecycle — from project financing, EPC and key project delivery contracts through to renewable energy procurement, power purchase agreements, carbon trading, and decarbonisation strategy. Her practice spans large-scale renewable and storage projects, clean fuels, distributed energy and virtual power plants, both in Australia and internationally.
