Stephen Bendeich
Head of Legal
Stephen is the Head of Legal at ConMoto Group with extensive experience in the Energy and governments sectors. He advises ASX-listed companies, international investors, Government and large private companies.
Stephen has over 30 years’ experience across private legal practice, government and in a corporate environment. Prior to joining ConMoto Group, Stephen was Crown Solicitor for the State of Tasmania. Stephen’s previous roles include as General Counsel of Hydro Tasmania, and as a partner of national law firm Deacons (now Norton Rose Fulbright).
He has also practised as a barrister at the Tasmanian independent bar.
Stephen’s specific legal background is in corporate and commercial transactions with a particular emphasis on:
- Procurement (RFTs, acquisition of goods and services and works contracts);
- Major infrastructure development across the energy and government sectors, including off-take, construction approvals and financing arrangement;
- Mergers and acquisitions;
- Intellectual property/technology including software development and implementation contracts, SAAS contracts and IP licensing arrangements; and
- Regulatory compliance.
Stephen’s experience includes:
- Advising the Tasmanian Government in relation to the development of Marinus Link and the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium;
- Advising the Tasmanian Government in relation to the adoption and use of the Tasmanian Technology Contract Conditions;
- Acting for shareholders and operating entities in respect of the establishment and operation of joint ventures and other forms of common undertaking; and
- Advising diverse clients in respect of energy market regulatory and commercial matters.