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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Testimonials
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‘The team provide great insight into the challenges, priorities and detailed regulatory frameworks relating to recycling in Australia.’
‘Anna White and Louise Camenzuli are very responsive, very smart and knowledgeable, lovely to work with.’
‘Kirsty Davis and her team are highly knowledgeable about the practical applications of the legislation and the temperament and motivations of the regulator. Kirsty is mentoring an impressive bench of junior lawyers who will undoubtedly be the next generation of environmental lawyers.’
‘Kirsty Davis is the go-to person when it comes to environmental matters. She is able to provide commercial solutions to complex problems particularly where there is interaction between manufacturing sites and regulators. She really understands how corporates work and the decision making process as well as the information gathering process. She is calm, knowledgeable and practical.’
‘I have worked with the Corrs Enviromental team on a number of complex matters. Their strategic approach and quality of advice consistently exceeds expectations. The team delivers clear, commercially astute advice that supports our business goals and objectives.’
‘I have worked with Anna White on a number of matters. Anna consistently provides comprehensive, well thought out legal advice. She anticipates issues, presenting creative and pragmatic solutions that balance risk with opportunity. Anna has a clear understanding of the broader issues and bigger picture.'
'Brent Lillywhite and Morgan Pearce deserve special recognition. Both consistently deliver high-quality, practical advice and demonstrate an ability to explain complex legal issues in a way that is clear, actionable, and aligned with our organisational needs.'
'The team at Corrs consistently delivers exceptional results and stands out as one of the most reliable and professional firms we work with. What makes them unique is the combination of deep technical expertise with a practical, solution-focused approach that is always tailored to our organisation’s needs. Their emphasis on collaboration and knowledge-sharing ensures we are better informed and supported at every step.'
'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.'
'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.'
Key clients
- Transgrid
- Bradfield Development Authority
- Magnetic South
- Transport for NSW
- Queensland Government department of Transport and Main Roads
- Gold Coral
- Prospect Hill International
- Frasers Property Industrial
- Golden Landlink Investments Pty Ltd
- Homeland Property Developments Pty Ltd
- Seymour Group
- George Weston Foods
- Stockland
- Mirvac
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.
Advising Transgrid on all aspects of the VNI West and HumeLink projects.
Acting for Oakey Beef Exports in a civil claim against the Commonwealth for damages arising out of extensive historical PFAS contamination at Oakey.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Louise Camenzuli
Other key lawyers
Anna White; Rosie Syme; Kirsty Davis; Brent Lillywhite; Morgan Pearce