Background
Karen Trainor has worked in the environmental and planning law field for the past 20 years, and her expertise in this field has been recognised by her inclusion in Chambers Global, World's Leading Lawyers for Business. She is well regarded as a trusted adviser to many public and private sector entities on their corporate environmental compliance, in strategic management of environment and planning development approvals and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for major infrastructure. Her client base includes energy, mining, manufacturing and government entities.
With an in-depth understanding of the approval processes, both at the State and Commonwealth level, Karen provides advice to many public and private companies on infrastructure projects, master planned communities, major projects, corporate compliance and strategic management of environmental issues.
Recognition
Karen is recognised amongst Australia's top lawyers by several independent global publications including:
Best Lawyers Australia: voted by peers as one of Australia's best lawyers in Climate Change and Planning & Environmental Law (2010-2012)
Chambers Global: Karen is recognised as a leading lawyer in Environment and Planning (2006 - 2011).
Karen is known for her ability to handle complex legislation. Commentators describe her as a “relationship-focused and detail-oriented lawyer, who provides clear guidance." (2011)
The International Who's Who of Environment Lawyers: recognised as "Leading" (2010)
PLC Which Lawyer: Karen is recognised as a "leading" lawyer in the area of Environment (2009 - 2011)
ALB Environmental Law Guide: Karen Trainor was pragmatic and "easy to use" (2009)
