Environment & Planning
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
Contact number
+61 2 9330 8000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright offers core expertise in relation to major property developments, including commercial, residential and broader infrastructure mandates. The team is experienced in handling planning disputes, including development challenges and compensation claims as well as environmental investigations. Norton Rose Fulbright is prominent in climate change matters and advising on energy and renewables projects, offering specialist assistance on waste management, compliance matters and environmental risk assessment. The firm is also increasingly active on matters relating to infrastructure projects.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised BHP Group on the legal risks involved in a pre-payment agreement by which it would pay a carbon offset project proponent to enable them to purchase land for a carbon sequestration project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are very aware of our business and project requirements and I highly value their subject matter expertise."
"NRF has a track record of proven practical advice, an experienced team and subject matter expertise."
"The partners are very aware of our business and project requirements and I highly value their subject matter expertise."
"NRF has a track record of proven practical advice, an experienced team and subject matter expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Elisa de Wit is based in Melbourne, where she heads Norton Rose Fulbright's Australian climate change practice. Her practice covers contamination, pollution and carbon offsets, as well as compliance with environmental legislation.
Elizabeth Wild is an established Sydney-based environment and planning lawyer who advises clients on disputes and compliance in relation to pollution and contaminated land matters.
Nick Brunton is based in Sydney and is well regarded for his contentious practice, regularly advising clients on major land acquisition and relocation disputes.
"Nick is a fantastic lawyer who understands our business and has the experience we need. He is very commercial and proactive."
Rebecca Hoare is based in Brisbane and acts for prominent government, infrastructure and resource sector clients on environment and planning matters, which notably include approvals, carbon pricing and climate change issues and environmental investigations.
Sally Macindoe regularly handles planning matters relating to major infrastructure projects from the Melbourne office.
"Sally has supported our business and is a tremendous asset given her experience, standing and connections."
Tamara Brezzi is a well-regarded practitioner who often acts on planning disputes and regulatory compliance issues relating to property developments. Based in Melbourne, she is a particularly experienced handler of matters considered by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Planning Panels Victoria.