Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP has a longstanding reputation for helping clients to navigate the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape in the environment and planning space. The team is sought after by clients for advice on energy transition projects, as well as by those involved in regulatory disputes and investigations. The practice group is led from Sydney by Peter Briggs, a highly experienced litigator who specialises in planning prosecutions, compulsory acquisition and class 3 actions. With strong credentials in energy and resources matters, Melanie Debenham is prepared to handle environmental compliance, large-scale project approvals, and judicial review risk management. Kathryn Pacey is a key advisor for the government and industry bodies on the development of policy and legislation regarding the energy transition, while Naomi Hutchings is sought after for her deep knowledge of policies driving the low-carbon transition.