Paul Wilson
AshurstKnown 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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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.’
- ‘Pragmatic and problem-solving approach.’
- ‘Ashurst has a deep breadth of knowledge, experience and commercial sensibility that ensures the outcomes we seek are always achieved.’
- ‘The individuals that Ashurst appoints are always knowledgeable and enthusiastic about meeting the needs of their clients.’
- ‘Paul Wilson has provided exceptional service. Ashurst has a deep breadth of knowledge, experience and commercial sensibility that ensures the outcomes we seek are always achieved’
Key clients
- NSW Government
- Victorian Government
- Barro
- ACEN Australia
- Rio Tinto
- Transurban
- Alcoa of Australia
- AGL
- Murchison Hydrogen Renewables
- Whitehaven Coal
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.
- Represented the Murchison Renewable Hydrogen Project in objecting to mining tenement applications by other parties.
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Jane Hall
AshurstPractice head
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Tony Hill