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Clayton Utz

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Clayton Utz is home to a highly experienced environment and planning team spearheaded by Claire Smith in Sydney, whose broad skill set extends from advising on environment and planning issues in the energy transition sphere to complex portfolio M&A transactions and environmental litigation. Bringing a wide remit of expertise to the team, Brendan Bateman is particularly impressive in handling matters involving environmental impact assessments, biodiversity conservation, contaminated land, and air and water quality. With strong credentials in energy, mining, manufacturing and infrastructure matters, Karen Trainor advises on a wide array of energy transition issues. John Clayton is a key contact for both government bodies and private developers, while Alison Packham is frequently sought after for her expertise in state and federal environmental and planning laws as they relate to infrastructure projects and land acquisition strategies.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice is the leading environmental practice in Australia. The team has a deep understanding of this specialist area and is commercial, results driven and easy to work with. Everyone in the team is a great communicator and works seamlessly together to achieve the best outcomes for their clients.’

  • ‘Claire Smith is an outstanding partner. She has a thorough knowledge of environmental law, she is pragmatic, strategic, commercial, a great communicator and an excellent leader. The depth and quality of the lawyers she leads reflects Claire's excellent leadership.'

Key clients

  • Ark Energy
  • Department of Defence

Work highlights

Acting for Ark Energy in a third party merits appeal in the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal commenced by the No Turbine Action Group against a 47 turbine wind farm development which could generate up to 300MW in St Patricks Plains in the Central Highlands of Tasmania.