Ms Natalie Bannister > Hall & Wilcox > Melbourne, Australia > Lawyer Profile

Hall & Wilcox
LEVEL 11, RIALTO SOUTH TOWER
525 COLLINS STREET
MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Australia

Work Department

Property and Projects

Position

Natalie is a Partner in the Property and Projects team, and is the firm’s Commercial National Practice Leader. Natalie has over 25 years’ experience in property, planning and environment law, and acts primarily for institutional clients, energy companies, property developers, and the public sector.

Natalie’s experience includes: property due diligence, sales and acquisitions; commercial and retail leasing including managing national property portfolios; land contamination including compliance, risk allocation and liability, management and clean-up; obtaining development approvals; planning advice and compliance (including in respect of Aboriginal and European Heritage, native vegetation, traffic, noise, flooding and water quality impacts); rates and land tax objections; compulsory acquisition of land; compensation and property disputes; and advice about easements, rights of way and adverse possession.

Education

LLB (Hons), BA

Lawyer Rankings

Australia > Environment and planning

Acting for a varied client roster of utility and social infrastructure providers, public and private stakeholders, as well as government bodies, Hall & Wilcox is known for advising on compensation claims for land acquisition and financial loss. Primarily based in Melbourne, the team has deep knowledge surrounding the development, investigation, remediation of contaminated land. Meg Lee acts for clients in environmental approvals and appeals, while Rory O’Connor focuses on development and infrastructure projects. Brisbane’s Brendan Tobin frequently handles climate change litigation and greenfield project approvals, while Stan Kondilios, who leads the Sydney group, assists clients with development proposals, ensuring they are environmentally sustainable. Natalie Bannister is skilled in handling environmental disputes, and Luke Denham frequently advises on land compensation.

Australia > Real estate

Well regarded for its health and affordable social housing offering, Hall & Wilcox is adept in advising on government and public infrastructure portfolios, property developments and REITs. Natalie Bannister co-leads the practice and is proficient in commercial, industrial, and retail leasing work as well as utilities infrastructure projects. Fellow co-head John O’Kane is noted for his expertise in the development of healthcare assets and residential apartment developments. Based in Sydney, Jennifer Degotardi is knowledgeable of title and development matters pertaining to renewable development projects. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Melbourne, unless stated otherwise.