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Environment & Planning

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Environment & Planning - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised AusNet Services in relation to land assembly matters for the Western Renewables Link, a 500-kilovolt transmission line spanning 190 kilometres between Melbourne and Western Victoria.

Strengths

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  • The firm's strengths include their expert knowledge, strategic advice and hands-on partner approach.

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  • White & Case have an outstanding team of professionals. They are pragmatic in their thinking and deliver high quality work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tim Power
    Tim Power

    Tim Power

    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's strengths include his strong subject matter expertise and commercial awareness.

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    • Tim Power has a real depth of experience in relation to complex environmental and planning matters.

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  • Michelle Keen
    Michelle Keen

    Michelle Keen

    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 an excellent legal practitioner. She is focused, highly knowledgeable, strategic and driven.

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