K&L Gates has announced the addition of Tanya Denning as a partner in the Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources practice at their Brisbane office. Denning, who previously served as the Brisbane office managing partner and co-head of the Australian Energy team at Baker McKenzie, brings extensive experience in advising industry players on energy and resources deals and projects. Her expertise covers various areas such as energy generation, oil and gas, energy transition, hydrogen, and mining projects. In addition to Denning, K&L Gates has recently expanded its team in Australia with the addition of several other partners across different specializations including Energy, Corporate, Finance, Intellectual Property, and Real Estate. This move signals the firm's commitment to bolstering its legal services in response to the evolving needs of clients in the region. The firm's Energy practice in Australia provides comprehensive legal support to clients involved in the global energy, infrastructure, and resources sector. This includes services related to project development, finance, construction, energy regulation, government contracting, acquisitions, and dispute resolution. The firm's regional managing partner, Jason Opperman, expressed enthusiasm about Denning's appointment, highlighting the growth opportunities in Australia's energy sector and the importance of Denning's technical expertise and market understanding. Similarly, John Crossley, a leader in the firm's global Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources practice, emphasized Denning's significant contribution to the firm's energy offerings. Overall, Denning's addition to K&L Gates' team in Australia is seen as a strategic move to enhance the firm's capabilities in serving clients in the energy and resources industry, with a positive outlook on the expected deal activity and investment opportunities in the sector.