Environment & Planning
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Email address
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+61 3 9258 3555About
Provided by Maddocks
The Planning & Environment team at Maddocks is one of the biggest in Australia. With that comes an unrivalled depth of experience and the ability to advise on the complete range of planning transactions.
Environmental concerns are now a large part of most government and business transactions. Our incisive and strategic management of these concerns is a large part of the work we do. We also provide sustainability, emissions trading, climate change, water and energy advice.
We deliver to local, state and Commonwealth clients, as well as private sector businesses and regulators, clear, practical and actionable solutions that help these organisations find a pathway to the successful completion of projects.
Planning issues we advise on include strategic guidance to navigate the latest legal and regulatory changes, the entire development and approval process, Crown land issues and planning permits and schemes.
When it comes to the environment, our expertise spans land management, including access, contamination remediation and Aboriginal and cultural heritage disputes. We’re also relied on to advise on the interplay between Commonwealth and state laws.
Chambers Review
Maddocks fields notable expertise in relation to environmental law, including on matters involving land contamination and the environmental aspects of resources projects. The team is able to assist clients on both contentious and advisory mandates. Maddocks is frequently engaged by local councils as well as other government clients.
Work Highlights
- Maddocks advised Infrastructure NSW on a planning agreement and infrastructure contributions for the Blackwattle Bay Precinct.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Maddocks provides excellent service, beyond what is expected based on the fees charged."
"Maddocks is highly responsive with a deep knowledge of our industry sector, and provides on point advice with great outcomes."
"Maddocks provides excellent service, beyond what is expected based on the fees charged."
"Maddocks is highly responsive with a deep knowledge of our industry sector, and provides on point advice with great outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Ibbotson is based in Sydney and is highly regarded for his expertise in contamination and environmental regulatory compliance issues, receiving regular instructions from government entities at Commonwealth, state and local levels.
"Patrick has a high level of experience and knowledge."