LAWYER PROFILE

Neena Aynsley

Asia-Pacific 2026

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities

Australia

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Practice Areas

- Energy, natural resources and infrastructure finance

- Project finance

- Joint ventures and investments

- Projects

- Corporate

Career

Neena is a partner based in our Melbourne office. Neena is a Corporate M&A partner that advises on the spectrum of energy projects/assets, including thermal and renewable power, upstream/midstream O&G, LNG and hydrogen. She has over 15 years' experience working on energy projects and transactions in Australia and overseas and is recognised as a leading energy lawyer in Doyle’s guide to the Australian legal profession. Neena is a Client Relationship Partner for EnergyAustralia, ENGIE and AustralianSuper and is an experienced practitioner in project development, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments and commercial contracts such as commodity offtakes and power purchase agreements. This experience means she is well placed to facilitate the structuring and delivery of complex projects and transactions.

For additional information on Neena’s professional background, please visit: https://www.hsfkramer.com/our-people/n/neena-aynsley

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Energy & Natural Resources: Utilities - Australia

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Neena Aynsley is based in Melbourne and is frequently called upon by clients for her expertise in projects concerning thermal and renewable power. She is particularly well placed to advise on corporate transactions in the energy sector including joint ventures, acquisitions and commercial contracts, among numerous other issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Neena is an exceptional lawyer and a delight to work with. She brings her London and New York professionalism and expertise to the Melbourne market.
Energy & Natural Resources: UtilitiesChambers Asia & Pacific