Maddocks’ client roster features a diverse array of state government departments, agencies, and authorities. Urban renewal and contaminated land management are core elements of this active practice, which is supported by a strong team of experienced litigators. Michael Winram has extensive experience in representing major utilities clients, energy companies, and developers. Maria Marshall is a key contact for government authorities, handling environmental disputes, approval processes, and compulsory acquisition matters. Breellen Warry has wide-ranging expertise in planning and environmental law, encompassing approval processes, waste regulation, biodiversity conservation, and heritage concerns.
Testimonials
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‘The quality of service provided by Maddocks is outstanding. They are highly skilled in this practice area, and provide responsive, strategic, and well-organised support. They are very collaborative in their approach and make it their business to understand their client's business and operating environment.'
‘I would like to call out Rosalie Byrne and Michael Winram in particular for the outstanding quality of their work. They are equally effective in managing highly complex large scale matters and small but strategically important pieces of advice, always responsive and adaptive.'
Key clients
- Airservices Australia
- Whitehorse City Council
Work highlights
- Assisting Airservices Australia in response to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
- Appeared as an advocate for Whitehorse City Council to protect the Council’s financial interests in a proposed redevelopment.