Ray Kennedy
Senior Lawyer
Expertise: Renewable Energy Developments, Project Finance and Procurement Contracting
Ray is a commercial lawyer specialising in corporate and commercial law, in particular commercial risk management, procurement, corporate structures for startups, and project finance arrangements.
Ray qualified as a lawyer in 2020 with a double degree in economics and law. He spent his time prior to ConMoto with the Tasmanian Department of Treasury and Finance, working in intergovernmental and financial policy.
Ray specialises in advising on capital raising for renewable energy infrastructure projects and procurement for businesses of all shapes and sizes. He brings together legal insight and practical strategy to deliver solutions that reduce risk, streamline operations, and support growth.
Ray’s experience includes:
- Advising solar and wind developers on the full lifecycle of capital raising and project development both in Australia and internationally.
- Drafting and negotiating documents for energy sale and purchase, corporate governance, restructures and land access arrangements both in Australia and internationally.
- Supporting regional businesses in financing and procuring behind-the-meter solar installations to decarbonise local grids.
- Advising public and private sector clients on procurement strategy, helping streamline procurement functions and reduce commercial friction.
- Advising and navigating complex regulatory landscapes, particularly in renewable energy and financial services.
- Developing procurement strategies to build strong relationships with suppliers, collaborators, and regulators while enhancing corporate social responsibility.
- Specialises in legal process improvement and optimising workflows for ConMoto Group’s contract lifecycle management platform, Cadence.