Rory O’Connor > Hall & Wilcox > Melbourne, Australia > Lawyer Profile
Hall & Wilcox Offices
LEVEL 11, RIALTO SOUTH TOWER
525 COLLINS STREET
MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Australia
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Rory O’Connor
Work Department
Environment
Position
With over 16 years’ experience in planning and environmental law, Rory has a focus on major projects and infrastructure and large scale infill and growth area development projects. He has experience in planning and environment, including development approvals across a broad scale, compulsory land acquisition, due diligence and risk advice, retail planning, land fill, geotechnical and contaminated land matters, prosecutions, enforcement and water law.
Rory has an excellent understanding of the statutory environmental and planning approvals process for major projects under the Planning and Environment Act, the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009 and associated referrals under the Environment Effects Act 1978 and Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act. Rory has developed a reputation for being able to cut through and make sense of complex technical issues and planning disputes.
A skilled negotiator and advocate, Rory regularly appears in review proceedings before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) before Advisory Committees and at Planning Panels.
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.
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