The environment and planning department at Minter Ellison advises a litany of blue-chip clients on the environmental and planning aspects of mixed use, residential and retail developments. The practice often assists clients with projects across the infrastructure, mining, and urban renewal sectors, in addition to advising on regulatory compliance relating to land use, planning law. In Sydney, Simon Ball leads the group has experience in administrative law, while Luke Walker is noted for his knowledge of resource recovery law. In Brisbane, Tim Hanmore is known for handling a range of compliance, development, and operational issues.
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- ‘The Minters team is very capable and has great diversity in skill set and culture. It has been a pleasure working with all members for the tricky projects we have given to them to assist us with.’
- ‘They have a network of relationships with key regulators and other professionals.’
- ‘Outstanding knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth environmental law, along with a contemporary understanding of the political landscape that sets the scene for positive outcomes.’
- ‘Simon Ball is accessible, responsive, and consistently provides fit for purpose advice and support. There is very little that he has not seen or handled before.’
Key clients
- Yancoal
- Transport for New South Wales
- Glencore
- Queensland Government Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Powerlink Queensland
- Stanwell Corporation Limited
- Visy
- Heritage Minerals
- Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science
- Dexus
- Yarra Ranges Council
- Neoen
- Marble Solar
- Barunga West Council
Work highlights
- Advised Yancoal on all aspects of environment and planning legislation in respect of its various NSW coal mines.
- Handled two phases of legal due diligence investigations into the CopperString Project on behalf of the Queensland Government.
- Assisting Neoen with the preparation of the EES in relation to the Kentbruck Green Power Hub.
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Simon Ball