Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a strong position in the market, with the team advising across the full remit of environment and planning matters. Large-scale green and brownfield development projects form the cornerstone of the team’s practice, with the firm positioned to advise on approval pathways, environmental impact assessments and ESG compliance. Taking over as practice head, Brisbane-based Rebecca Hoare is well known in the market for her expertise in environmental and planning law, coupled with a deep knowledge of climate change, carbon farming and carbon pricing. Anneliese Korber is a key contact for clients seeking advice concerning compulsory acquisition, while Krista MacPherson has notable specialism in handling matters involving biodiversity and environmental protection, as well as land contamination.
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Testimonials
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‘A highly experienced and capable team. They are personable, commercial, and passionate about getting the best outcome for their clients.’
‘Knowledge of our business and industry developed over many years. They are personable, smart, well-connected and experienced. In Sydney Krista MacPherson is very thorough and meticulous, a very good executor. In Melbourne Sally Macindoe and Nick Sutton have helped us with some very difficult contentious matters.’
- 'Nick Brunton is exceptional with significant experience and a very commercial, practical approach.'
- 'Anneliese Korber and Krista MacPherson's knowledge, process, organisation and quality is exceptional and I will use them as long as I need their support.'
- 'Jacqueline Plant's longstanding relationship with us has been instrumental to our success. Her guidance, commitment, and understanding of our business have provided continuity and trusted support over the years.'
- 'The team are very approachable and easy to get on with, providing high quality legal advice. They have had very successful outcomes for me in big court proceedings. I always feel confident in the legal advice they provide.'
Key clients
- Veolia Australia and New Zealand
- Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd
- Chevron New Energies
- Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation
- Council of the City of Gold Coast
- Development Victoria
- Brezeze Pty Ltd & Citiprop Curlewis Pty Ltd
- Bunnings Group Limited
- NSW Energy Corporation
- Windlab Pty Limited
Work highlights
Advising the NSW Energy Corporation (EnergyCo) on the establishment of renewable energy zones across NSW.
Advising Veolia in relation to its compliance obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) regime and the Safeguard Mechanism.
Assisted the Council of the City of Gold Coast on a vast range of planning appeals, applications and enforcement for over 10 years in the Planning and Environment Court.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Anneliese Korber
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Krista MacPherson
Practice head
Rebecca Hoare
Other key lawyers
Anneliese Korber; Krista MacPherson; Sally Macindoe; Nick Sutton; Nick Brunton; Jacqueline Plant