Environment & Planning
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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Chambers Review
The White & Case team is the Australian arm of a global firm and is acknowledged for its management of all planning and environment approvals processes for project delivery, particularly with regard to energy projects and transport infrastructure upgrades. The firm is also experienced in handling environmental regulatory, land acquisition, native title and cultural heritage matters, and is well-placed to coordinate with the firm's highly regarded projects and infrastructure team.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Crowley Government Services in relation to the development of a fuel storage facility in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case has in-depth knowledge and experience dealing with environmental and planning law and specifically in the renewables space. This in-depth knowledge provides sound advice."
"The lawyers have a high level of industry experience with both tenure and planning/environmental requirements for projects to be successfully financed and delivered."
"White & Case has in-depth knowledge and experience dealing with environmental and planning law and specifically in the renewables space. This in-depth knowledge provides sound advice."
"The lawyers have a high level of industry experience with both tenure and planning/environmental requirements for projects to be successfully financed and delivered."
Notable Practitioners
Tim Power is widely acknowledged both by clients and by other market commentators as a leading practitioner for environment and planning issues who frequently advises on issues arising from infrastructure, resources and energy projects.
"Tim was very focussed, committed to getting the job done right and excellent to work with."
"Tim has been a great help with his services to the business."
Michelle Keen is based in Melbourne and is particularly active assisting clients on the environmental approval and land acquisition aspects of mining and renewable energy projects.
"Michelle is great to work with, and has extensive experience and knowledge."