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Norton Rose Fulbright

Environment & Planning

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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Environment & Planning - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Veolia in relation to its compliance obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting regime and the Safeguard Mechanism.

Strengths

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  • The firm are distinguished by their accessibility and depth of talent.

    Environment & Planning respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The team at Norton Rose Fulbright are responsive and provide practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Elisa de Wit
    Elisa de Wit

    Elisa de Wit

    Elisa de Wit is based in Melbourne, where she heads Norton Rose Fulbright's Australian climate change and sustainability practice. Her practice covers contamination, pollution and carbon offsets, as well as compliance with environmental legislation.

    • Elisa is highly regarded, respected and an excellent practitioner.

      Environment & Planning respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Nick Brunton
    Nick Brunton

    Nick Brunton

    Nick Brunton is based in Sydney and is well regarded for his contentious practice, regularly advising clients on major land acquisition and relocation disputes.

    • I appreciate that Nick listens and works with me to find the best way forward.

      Environment & Planning respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Nick Burton is experienced and very commercial in his advice.

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  • Rebecca Hoare
    Rebecca Hoare

    Rebecca Hoare

    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.

    • Rebecca is definitely a trusted adviser.

      Environment & Planning respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Sally Macindoe
    Sally Macindoe

    Sally Macindoe

    Sally Macindoe regularly handles planning matters relating to major infrastructure projects from the Melbourne office.

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  • Tamara Brezzi
    Tamara Brezzi

    Tamara Brezzi

    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.
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