Environment & Planning
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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. Its key clients include Bayport Group, Qantas Airways and Mirvac BTR Developments.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright represented Bayport and Intrapac Property in obtaining approvals required under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (and Planning and Environment Act 1987 for the rehabilitation of the Lilydale Quarry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have excellent bench strength. We can be very demanding with timing, and they work hard to deliver."
"They give very strategic advice on how to approach the planning scheme process."
"They have excellent bench strength. We can be very demanding with timing, and they work hard to deliver."
"They give very strategic advice on how to approach the planning scheme process."
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.
"Elisa is well respected and continues to deliver responsive and high-quality work."
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.
"He's a top operator in his field."
Sally Macindoe regularly handles planning matters relating to major infrastructure projects from the Melbourne office.
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.
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.
"Tamara thinks strategically and holistically. She understands and advises on whether an aspect of the project will be successful either way. She's commercially minded and a pleasure to work with."