Environment & Planning

King & Wood Mallesons maintains a specialist team with a broad national footprint, coordinating multidisciplinary expertise to advise high-profile corporate and government clients on the environmental and planning aspects of large-scale transactions, infrastructure developments and other major projects. The legal team handles compliance and approval questions, land remediation, water supply and contamination issues, as well as representing clients in planning litigation cases. King & Wood Mallesons represents clients from a number of sectors including infrastructure real estate, energy and natural resources.

"King & Wood Mallesons has provided expert and technical legal advice pertaining to environmental related matters."

"The partners are always available and across the detail and strategy of the matter. They have specific expertise in the area of law and are very approachable and personable."

King & Wood Mallesons acted for Dexus on a Brisbane CBD Waterfront Precinct redevelopment project.

Mark Beaufoy is based in Melbourne and frequently assists clients with contaminated land matters, environment disputes and planning issues. He also has experience acting on land access, compulsory acquisition and planning appeals for large infrastructure and greenfield developments. "Mark is an excellent planning and environment lawyer with leading experience."

Michael Causer is based in Sydney and stands out for his work on compulsory acquisition mandates and environmental issues, which often concern contaminated land or other instances of pollution. "Always excellent work and a commercial approach when working with Michael." "Michael has a great understanding of the commercial drivers and constantly stayed engaged on key issues and progression of the matter."

Sally Audeyev is a Perth-based practitioner who regularly advises clients on environment and planning issues associated with the development of major Western Australian energy and resources projects. She is noted for her specialist expertise and insights from the public sector and indigenous heritage spheres.

Matthew Austin acts for clients from a variety of sectors, including energy, resources and real estate, whom he advises on matters ranging from regulatory approvals to contaminated land issues. He is based in Brisbane. "Matthew is great to work with. He is very supportive and provides value for money." "Matthew has been instrumental in the services provided by KWM, providing timely and accurate guidance and assistance."