Ranking tables
Asia-Pacific Australia Environment & Planning
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Ashurst
- Clayton Utz
- Herbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
- Allens 5 Years Ranked
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth 5 Years Ranked
- White & Case LLP 5 Years Ranked
- King & Wood Mallesons
- MinterEllison
- Norton Rose Fulbright
Band 3
- Colin Biggers & Paisley 4 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie
- Lavan
- Maddocks
- McCullough Robertson
Band 4
- Beatty Hughes & Associates
- HopgoodGanim Lawyers
- HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Henry Prokuda Corrs Chambers Westgarth13 Years Ranked
- John Whitehouse
- Robert Jamieson
Band 1
- Tim Power White & Case LLP13 Years Ranked
- John Briggs
- Karen Trainor
- Leanne Bowie
- Mark Brennan
- Peter Briggs
- Tony Hill
Band 2
- Christine Covington Corrs Chambers Westgarth13 Years Ranked
- Felicity Rourke Allens12 Years Ranked
- Andrew Beatty
- Brendan Bateman
- Elisa de Wit
- Elizabeth Wild
- Nick Brunton
- Patrick Ibbotson
- Sally Macindoe
- Sallyanne Everett
- Simon Ball
Band 3
- Bill McCredie Allens13 Years Ranked
- Ian Wright Colin Biggers & Paisley11 Years Ranked
- Louise Camenzuli Corrs Chambers Westgarth9 Years Ranked
- Claire Smith
- Craig Wallace
- Debra Townsend
- Mark Beaufoy
- Nick Thomas
- Rebecca Dixon
- Rebecca Hoare
- Sally Audeyev
- Stephen Davis
- Tim Hanmore
Band 4
- Jillian Button Allens4 Years Ranked
- Meg Lee Hall & Wilcox2 Years Ranked
- Michael Leong Corrs Chambers Westgarth3 Years Ranked
- Michelle Keen White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- Rosanne Meurling Allens11 Years Ranked
- Antra Hood
- Damien Gardiner
- Harshane Kahagalle
- Heidi Asten
- Jennifer Hughes
- Kathryn Pacey
- Madeline Simpson
- Matthew Austin
- Michael Causer
- Noni Shannon
- Paul Lalich
- Paul McQueen
- Samantha Daly
- Tamara Brezzi
Up and Coming
- Luke Walker
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 AllensEnvironment & Planning2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedThe Allens practice coordinates expertise from across the firm to support a comprehensive range of planning and environment requirements relevant to high-profile energy, mining, infrastructure and residential projects. The firm also stands out for its representation of blue-chip national and international clients and governmental agencies and for its cutting-edge climate change expertise. Allen's team is frequently called upon to advise on substantial environment disputes as well as to assist on advisory matters. Its key clients include Qube, Snowy Hydro and Woodside.2 Corrs Chambers WestgarthEnvironment & Planning2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCorrs 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. Its key clients include Santos, nbn and Queensland Department of Transport & Main Roads.2 White & Case LLPEnvironment & Planning2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedThe 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. Its key clients include Copenhagen Infrastructure Projects, AusNet Transmission and Suburban Rail Loop Authority.
Band 3
3 Colin Biggers & PaisleyEnvironment & Planning2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedColin Biggers & Paisley is frequently engaged by local councils to assist on environment and planning matters, as well as being regularly instructed by corporate clients and developers. The firm often advises on the planning of residential, retail and commercial developments. The team also demonstrates expertise regarding environmental compliance and land contamination matters. Its key clients include Logan City Council, Woolworths and Sunshine Coast Regional.