Corrs Chambers Westgarth has developed a broad environment and planning practice, including counselling clients on the development of greenfield and brownfield sites, contamination issues and regulatory compliance. Louise Camenzuli, who spearheads the practice in Sydney, is well known in the market for advising on critical infrastructure projects, in particular onshore and offshore energy production and transmission projects. Anna White excels in counselling clients on environmental regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment and approvals, and waste and circular economy issues. Rosie Syme has broad experience extending from compulsory land acquisitions to advising on entitlements to compensation, while Kirsty Davis is frequently sought after for advice on environmental due diligence matters relevant to M&A transactions.
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- 'Brent Lillywhite and Morgan Pearce make a fantastic team. They are engaged and responsive, and consistently provide well thought-through advice and clear, practical solutions. I was very happy with the legal services provided.'
- 'The individuals we work with at Corrs stand out for their accessibility, clarity, and genuine commitment to client service. Availability is never an issue – whether it’s a quick phone call to clarify a point or detailed guidance on a complex matter, their responsiveness is unmatched.'
Key clients
- Transgrid
- Bradfield Development Authority
Work highlights
Advising Santos in respect of its $5.8 billion Barossa Gas Project, an offshore gas and condensate project located 300km off the coast of Darwin and providing a new source of gas to the existing Darwin LNG facility in the Northern Territory.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Louise Camenzuli
Other key lawyers
Anna White; Rosie Syme; Kirsty Davis; Brent Lillywhite; Morgan Pearce