Associate Professor Penelope Crossley specialises in the complex legal issues associated with the energy and resources sectors. In particular, her research focuses on the fields of comparative renewable energy and energy storage law, and electricity market governance. She has also advised 35 foreign governments across Asia and Africa on best practice regulation and contract negotiation in the energy sector. Prior to entering academia, Penelope practised as a Solicitor in London and Beijing for a large international law firm specialising in Global Energy and Infrastructure Law. She has also worked in-house for a super major energy company advising their alternative energy division on issues related to emissions trading, renewable energy, emerging consumer markets and technologies.