Thomson Geer

Environment and Planning

Partner

Julius is a Partner in our National Property and Development team and is recognised as a leader in the areas of planning & development and environmental law, having led practices in these areas for over 20 years.

Julius' practice includes work for clients at all stages of the planning and environmental approval processes. He has acted for clients across industry sectors including property development, waste and recycling, retailing, tourism, mining and resources and industry in respect of planning and subdivision approvals, environmental permits, Works Approvals & Licences, land acquisition and compensation, heritage, contaminated sites and all forms of regulatory compliance.

He has conducted numerous State Administrative Tribunal proceedings and appeals to the Supreme Court in all of these areas.

Another principal area of focus is Local Government. Julius' experience in acting for both Local Governments and the private sector provides a unique perspective and the ability to achieve proper and often mutually beneficial outcomes. He has advised and represented Local Governments across the whole of Western Australia in relation to a range of matters, including major projects involving complex land transactions and private-sector partnerships, public works, governance and administration, tendering and procurement, codes of conduct, and the interpretation and application of the multitude of statutes affecting or administered by Local Government.