Acting for a varied client roster of utility and social infrastructure providers, public and private stakeholders, as well as government bodies, Hall & Wilcox is known for advising on compensation claims for land acquisition and financial loss. Primarily based in Melbourne, the team has deep knowledge surrounding the development, investigation, remediation of contaminated land. Meg Lee acts for clients in environmental approvals and appeals, while Rory O’Connor focuses on development and infrastructure projects. Brisbane's Brendan Tobin frequently handles climate change litigation and greenfield project approvals, while Stan Kondilios, who leads the Sydney group, assists clients with development proposals, ensuring they are environmentally sustainable. Natalie Bannister is skilled in handling environmental disputes, and Luke Denham frequently advises on land compensation.
Testimonials
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- 'Hall & Wilcox provide a great service, with clear advice and attention to detail. The firm is highly experienced in planning and environment, and capable of managing transactional work, through to complex proceedings and large scale assessment and approval processes.'
- 'Meg Lee provides an excellent service. She cares about our business, and brings together the technical skills of her firm with sound strategic judgment that has a clear focus on outcomes.'
- 'Dedicated responsive team. Great team to interact with. They are happy to advise strongly against courses of action, even when there is political pressure to take a certain position.'
- 'Stan Kondilios provides clear, firm, and sound advice, even when it may not be what we as clients want to hear, which gives me confidence they are acting in our best interests. Always super responsive and when dealing with your matter.'
Key clients
- Department of Environment Land Water and Planning VIC, now Department of Transport and Planning
- Riverlee Caruso Epping Pty Ltd
- City of Kingston
- Victorian Rail Track Corporation
- Scentre Group
- Southeastern Infrastructure Management Group Ltd
- Greater Geelong City Council
- Dandy Premix Concrete Pty Ltd
- Sterling Global
- Minister for Planning
- Elanora Offshore Dev Co Pty Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Elanora Offshore on its application for a feasibility licence for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Gippsland Declared Area.
- Advised the Minister for Planning and the Department in an Advisory Committee process in relation to the Declaration of the Bass Coast as a Distinctive Area and Landscape.
- Advising Grollo Carbon Ventures on its proposal to operate and manage carbon farming initiatives on various properties.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Meg Lee, Rory O’Connor, Stan Kondilios, Brendan Tobin, Natalie Bannister