Environment & Planning - Australia
What the team is known for
Addisons maintain a specialist practice, advising an impressive range of developers such as Mirvac, Stockland and Cbus Property. The team handles the planning and approval aspects of large property, infrastructure, retail and mixed-use developments. In addition to planning approvals, rezoning and compulsory acquisition matters, the firm is well reputed for Land and Environment Court of NSW disputes.
Strengths
"They have a strong team with a great depth of knowledge, and all members are readily available. They are very efficient and nimble, and always provide timely advice."
Work highlights
Addisons advised Mirvac on gaining planning approval on its AUD600 million office tower at Circular Quay in Sydney.
Notable practitioners
Harshane Kahagalle in Sydney is a respected practitioner, particularly noted for the support he gives clients on planning and property development appeal mandates. He brings to the table extensive experience in the litigation of matters arising from major commercial and infrastructure projects and the valuable additional insights that come from having originally trained as an architect.
Penny Murray acts for a number of prominent developers on their planning approval, zoning and environmental matters. She also has a strong track record in compensation claims. "She's a technical expert and intellectual authority. You can put her in front of non-legal people as she's great at explaining issues."
