The team at Piper Alderman, primarily based in Adelaide, exhibits broad expertise in due diligence, environmental enforcement, and regulatory aspects of major projects, with particular emphasis on environmental compliance requirements. Ashley Watson is a key contact for government authorities, while Kathryn Walker has deep knowledge of carbon capture and storage related issues, planning approvals, and water infrastructure matters. Sydney's Paul Vergotis is experienced in advising clients on procedural matters falling under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Piper Alderman's Environment and Planning team has a strong network of qualified experts in the design and building industry and this gives them a competitive edge.’
- ‘The team stands out for their personable approach, drive to achieve positive outcomes, and efficient communication.’
- ‘Piper Alderman delivers a personalised intuitive service, providing exceptional and timely professional advice.’
- ‘A highly professional firm with very capable staff.’
- ‘I found the team to be very knowledgeable and easy to work with. The team members are very engaging and are prompt in answering emails and enquiries.’
- ‘Kathryn Walker is exceptional - competent, friendly and a great communicator.’
- ‘Kathryn Walker has provided an outstanding and exemplary service, she is highly knowledgeable, reactive, and personalised. Kathryn was always readily available to provide advice, was prompt, exact and clearly understood the processes to achieve to the desired outcomes.’
- ‘Paul Vergotis is very to the point and well versed in this field, offering strategic direction for matters.’
Key clients
- Cohen Group
- Department of Planning & Transport South Australia
- Hall Chadwick
- Forme Projex
- Flagship Property Holdings
- JAMG Holdings Pty Ltd
- Hanson Construction Materials
- Cooper Standard Automotive Pty Ltd
- Fletcher Building
- Burke Urban
- Forme Projex
- Wilderness College
- Symal Infrastructure Pty Ltd
- West Bowden Developments
- Lucas Total Contract Solutions
- Surewin Parkview Pty Ltd
- Duke Developments Australia 4 Pty Ltd
- QMS Media
- Akuo Energy Pacific Pty Ltd
- TRW Automotive
- Archer Materials Limited
- IGO Limited
- National Trust Of South Australia
- Prodigy Gold NL
Work highlights
- Advising the Department for Planning and Transport, South Australia on the $15.4bn Torrens to Darlington (T2D) motorway project.
- Represented property developer JAMG Holdings Pty Ltd (JAMG) in a Land and Environment Court of NSW appeal against a local Council for the refusal of a development application for a residential building valued at approximately AUD$10m.
- Advising and representing Hanson Construction Materials in a process leading to the potential extension of the largest quarries servicing the needs of South Australia.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Vergotis, Kathryn Walker, Ashley Watson