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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Environment & Planning

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Rankings

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Environment & Planning - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth's well-regarded team offers full national coverage, addressing a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The firm's environment and planning team advises energy and natural resources companies on planning approval, energy efficiency, sustainability and climate change concerns in addition to water rights and infrastructure. Other mandates covered include the environment and planning approvals necessary for property and urban development, transport infrastructure and telecommunications. The team also advises on major issues relating to waste disposal and contaminated sites, as well as investigations and enforcement actions in relation to offences under the Environmental Protection Act.

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Work Highlights

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  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth acted for the Queensland Government, Department of Transport and Main Roads, in relation to preparation of a business case for the public transport connection between Maroochydore and Birtinya.

Strengths

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  • The team at Corrs Chamber Westgarth possesses a deep understanding of environmental legislation and planning regulations, coupled with a knowledge of commercial objectives.

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  • What sets the firm apart are its strong industry and government relationships and its policy expertise and practical knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks application across Australia.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christine Covington
    Christine Covington

    Christine Covington

    Christine Covington maintains a varied environment and planning practice, bringing extensive expertise in assisting clients from the construction and energy sectors with both disputes and advisory matters.

    • Christine is an excellent planning and environmental lawyer.

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  • Henry Prokuda
    Henry Prokuda

    Henry Prokuda

    Henry Prokuda is based in Brisbane and offers a wealth of experience in the representation of both state and local government and private sector clients in practice area issues, including contentious matters considered by Queensland's Planning and Environment and Land Courts.
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  • Louise Camenzuli
    Louise Camenzuli

    Louise Camenzuli

    Louise Camenzuli is based in Sydney and is a frequent adviser to both public and private sector clients on planning and environment issues arising from property developments and energy and resources and infrastructure projects.

    • Louise is my absolute go-to. She is sophisticated, advanced in her thinking and a true problem-solver, who works incredibly hard to deliver.

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    • Louise Camenzuli is able to leverage her reputation, experience and positive track record to achieve great results for the client.

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  • Anna White
    Anna White

    Anna White

    Anna White, based in Brisbane, advises on a broad range of planning and environmental matters, with particular expertise in public transport and infrastructure projects. She is also noted for her work on contamination-related proceedings and climate disclosure issues.

    • Anna is a deeply knowledgeable partner with excellent insights. She is client orientated, responsive and consistently delivers pragmatic advice on time.

      Environment & Planning respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Anna White is a pleasure to work with. She produces high quality and detailed advice, addressing all legal aspects and commercial considerations.

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  • Michael Leong
    Michael Leong

    Michael Leong

    Michael Leong is a Brisbane-based urban planning specialist who regularly advises clients on planning approval mandates relating to major developments.
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