Tim Swaine

Tim Swaine is a highly experienced legal professional with a proven track record in the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors. As a senior member of the Energy team at Finlaysons Lawyers, Tim specialises in providing expert legal counsel to support the development of new energy projects, including wind farms, solar farms, large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) and large-scale hydrogen projects. His practice also encompasses major infrastructure projects and construction, where he offers strategic legal guidance on complex project delivery and risk management.

Tim’s professional background includes significant in-house legal experience working within a high-voltage electricity transmission network service provider (TNSP), as well as with top-tier law firms where he provided legal and commercial services to energy and infrastructure companies on a wide range of matters throughout the life cycle of large-scale projects.

Tim’s professional expertise is driven by his strong belief in the transformative potential of new energy technologies, particularly hydrogen, to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. He has a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the hydrogen sector in Australia, which positions him as a trusted advisor. Tim has exposure to South Australia’s Hydrogen Jobs Plan supporting early contractor involvement in the development of a large-scale hydrogen reticulation and storage system, and he is a strong advocate for the growth of the hydrogen sector in Australia.