The firm has broad and significant expertise across the environment and planning sector and advises various government and private entities on all aspects of environment and planning law, including major infrastructure projects, ecologically sustainable development, energy and resources, water, land contamination and, planning issues.
Our national Environment and Planning team is amongst the largest and most well regarded in Australia, boasting leading lawyers across all jurisdictions. We are at the cutting-edge of national developments in environment and planning, including climate change, sustainability and water law.
Recognition
Chambers Global: "A very professional, well-resourced and responsive firm." "We considered some other firms, but decided to offer the work to Clayton Utz on the basis of its detailed proposal and the obvious breadth and depth of expertise within the firm. They kept to the initial timetable, which was extremely tight for such a complex project, and delivered on time. They also provided follow-up advice where necessary after completion of the project." (2012)
Chambers Global: “The lawyers know their clients’ businesses really well and can handle everything from start-up onwards.” Our lawyers are recognised as "very responsive and great with government entities, corporations and large developers.” “The firm is excellent on regulatory issues, and communication between offices is really smooth.” (2011)
