Known for advising a number of government agencies, the team at Ashurst, primarily based in Melbourne, maintains a stellar track record in environmental litigation, and excels in advising on significant infrastructure, mining, resource, and renewables projects. In Sydney, Tony Hill is known for his long-standing experience in contamination disputes, environmental accidents and major resource and urban redevelopment projects. Jane Hall handles numerous city-shaping projects involving environmental, heritage and water law issues, while Paul Wilson in Brisbane is experienced in advising on incident management matters, in addition to rail and port developments. Other key members of the team include John Briggs and Robert Jamieson.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Experience and depth of knowledge particularly in the NSW mining industry.’
- ‘In addition to their knowledge of the law in this area, they have an excellent understanding of the relevant government departments administering environment and planning in NSW.’
Key clients
- NSW Government
- Victorian Government
Work highlights
- Advised Sydney Metro on multiple aspects of the $12bn Sydney Metro City and Southwest Project.
- Represented Barro in relation to various EPA enforcement actions taken in relation to hotspots at its Sunshine landfill, including Supreme Court judicial review and VCAT merits review proceedings.