Assisting both the public and private sector clients, the team at Allens acts for numerous significant Australian corporations in matters concerning the criminal aspects of environment and planning, including enforcement actions and investigations. In Brisbane, co-head Bill McCredie maintains a broad practice which encompasses project development assessments and approvals. In Melbourne, co-head Jillian Button and Naomi Bergman are noted for their expertise in environmental law compliance, while Felicity Rourke has a great deal of expertise in handling challenges to statutory approvals.
Key clients
- Santos
- Woodside Petroleum
Work highlights
- Represented Woodside in proceedings brought by the Australian Conservation Foundation in relation to Woodside's Scarborough Gas Project.
- Advising a range of clients on planning issues concerning development sites, including commercial real estate and large-scale renewable projects.