Bailee Walker
Bailee’s practice is focused on energy markets and regulation.
Bailee’s practice involves advising governments, regulators, major energy market participants and private capital clients on the legal frameworks underpinning energy markets in Australia, and the rapid regulatory changes underway as part of the energy transition.
Her work spans a broad range of energy market matters, including involvement in reform initiatives, regulatory strategy, and complex, first-of-kind energy projects. Bailee supports clients through project development, transactions and ongoing operations, helping them navigate one of Australia’s most highly regulated and fast-evolving sectors. Bailee is valued by clients for translating complex regulatory issues into clear, commercial advice.
Experience & capabilities
Selected matters
- Energy Corporation of NSW on the procurement of renewable energy zone network infrastructure
- Energy Corporation of NSW on the development of NSW-specific modifications to the National Electricity Law and the National Electricity Rules to support the development of network infrastructure under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act 2020 (NSW)
- NSW Government on the implementation of the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap
- The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) on reviews and changes to the National Electricity Rules and National Gas Rules
- Ausgrid on its acquisition of the Active Stream smart metering business and the establishment of PLUS ES
- IFM on the sale of the Ecogen generation portfolio
- IFM and AustralianSuper on their A$16.2 billion acquisition of the Ausgrid electricity network business
- IFM on its sale of the Pacific Hydro renewable energy business in Australia, Chile and Brazil
- NSW Government on the sale of its 58% interested in Snowy Hydro Limited
- NSW Government on the reform and privatisation of the NSW generation sector
Services
Background
Bailee holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons, First Class) from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of International Studies from the University of Sydney. Bailee was formerly an Associate to the Chief Judge in Common Law of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
