Noni Shannon

Partner
Sydney
About

Noni Shannon is a leading environment and climate lawyer with over two decades of experience guiding major energy, infrastructure, mining and resources projects across Australia.

Noni advises industry and government on all aspects of environmental and planning law, including project approvals, contaminated land, biodiversity, native title, and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

A trusted advisor on climate risk, ESG strategy and regulatory reform, with deep expertise in Australia’s climate reporting regime, the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, and the NGERS framework. Her work sits at the intersection of policy, regulation and commercial delivery - helping clients navigate the energy transition with clarity and confidence.

Areas of FocusFinanceEnergy and Natural ResourcesInfrastructure, Construction and TransportFinancial Services

EXPERIENCE

  • A renewable energy company on the development and construction of its NSW wind, solar and BESS portfolio*
  • Advising A renewable energy company on the development of its east coast wind, solar and BESS portfolio. * 
  • Advising the Commonwealth Government on the development of streamlined hydrogen legislation for the national hydrogen hubs program. *
  • Advising a global energy company on the development and implementation of carbon credit strategies for Safeguard Mechanism compliance, including legal documentation for sale and surrender of credits. *
  • A global energy company on land and permitting strategy and pathways, and legal structuring options, for the development of its Australian large scale renewables generation, transmission, and clean energy precinct project in conjunction with Government and industry partners across South Australia, Northern Territory and NSW. * 
  • A global energy company on its investment in, and proposed development of, Australian offshore wind projects. * 
  • A global mining company on the application of the Australian mandatory climate reporting regime to its Australian operations and the interaction with its international obligations. * 
  • An Australian energy distributor on the application of the Australian mandatory climate reporting regime to its State-based activities, and the interaction with its global voluntary reporting. * 
  • An integrated energy company on all environment and planning matters arising in relation to its AUD1.8 billion acquisition of Woolworth Limited's network of Australian retail petrol stations.*
  • A waste company on regulatory investigations and subsequent enforcement action regarding pollution incidents and ongoing contamination at its waste management facilities. *

    *denotes experience gained at another firm.
 
Education

    AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

    • Noni has consistently been recognised in Chambers Asia-Pacific for her leading work in Environment & Planning, including in 2025.

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Law Society of New South Wales

     

    My latest insights

    News

    DLA Piper appoints fintech and derivatives specialist, Paul Landless

    20 November 2025

    News

    Richard Hughes joins DLA Piper's Finance practice

    17 November 2025

    News

    DLA Piper strengthens energy transition capabilities with strategic partner appointment

    30 September 2025

    Connect

    Phone

    +61 2 9286 8225
    (Work, Sydney)
    +61 408 492 652
    (Mobile , Sydney)
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