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Asia-Pacific Australia Environment & Planning

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes general corporate issues, (e.g. due diligence on mergers), the development of brownfield sites, and pollution issues. `Traditional` environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions, which involve due diligence and environmental insurance issues. Emissions trading work may also be included where appropriate. This section covers the area of law relating to the processes of planning applications for the development, construction or change of use of a building or buildings. The work in this section can be contentious – for example, inquiries and appeals; and non-contentious – for example, planning and CPO strategies relating to development projects and urban regeneration schemes.

Rankings overview for Departments

1
Band 1
  1. Ashurst
  2. Clayton Utz
  3. Herbert Smith Freehills
2
Band 2
  1. Allens
    Allens 5 Years Ranked
  2. Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth 5 Years Ranked
  3. White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP 5 Years Ranked
  4. King & Wood Mallesons
  5. MinterEllison
  6. Norton Rose Fulbright
3
Band 3
  1. Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Colin Biggers & Paisley 4 Years Ranked
  2. Baker McKenzie
  3. Lavan
  4. Maddocks
  5. McCullough Robertson
4
Band 4
  1. Beatty Hughes & Associates
  2. HopgoodGanim Lawyers
  3. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. Ashurst
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 1
  2. Clayton Utz
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 1
  3. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Allens
    2
    Allens
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    The 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 Westgarth
    2
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    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. Its key clients include Santos, nbn and Queensland Department of Transport & Main Roads.
  3. White & Case LLP
    2
    White & Case LLP
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    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. Its key clients include Copenhagen Infrastructure Projects, AusNet Transmission and Suburban Rail Loop Authority.
  4. King & Wood Mallesons
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2
  5. MinterEllison
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2
  6. Norton Rose Fulbright
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Colin Biggers & Paisley
    3
    Colin Biggers & Paisley
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Colin 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.
  2. Baker McKenzie
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 3
  3. Lavan
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Maddocks
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 3
  5. McCullough Robertson
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Beatty Hughes & Associates
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 4
  2. HopgoodGanim Lawyers
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 4
  3. HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
    Environment & Planning
    2023 | Band 4