Blackstone Waterhouse
15 July 2019
Blackstone Waterhouse is pleased to announce the appointment of a renewables, infrastructure and major projects powerhouse to the Blackstone Waterhouse team.
Robert Vellar brings 30 years’ experience to BWL in his capacity as Special Counsel with a focus on major infrastructure, energy and renewables transactions having held a number of senior executive positions in the NSW Government’s Division of Resources and Energy, before becoming Chief of Staff to the Minister for Resources and Energy, then the Minister for Industry, Planning and Housing.
Danny Arraj, Managing Partner at Blackstone Waterhouse said:
‘As someone who has led policy and legislation reform for major renewables schemes, land governance and property law, Robert Vellar represents a strategic appointment to further strengthen our Construction & Infrastructure Group and major project delivery capability. We could not be prouder to offer our clients the opportunity to leverage Robert Vellar’s extensive experience in the renewables and infrastructure field.’
Veno Panicker, Partner, Construction & Infrastructure said:
‘Robert brings further depth of experience to our expanding major projects and transactions service offering. In particular his expertise in renewables and major infrastructure will be invaluable for our developers and EPC contractor clients. We’re excited to welcome Robert to the team.’
View Robert Vellar’s profile here.