Hall & Wilcox’s well-established client base includes state and local governments, as well as public and private stakeholders across a wide range of industries, including the property and renewable energy sectors. Meg Lee is frequently sought after to advise government bodies and private sector companies alike, while Newcastle-based Brendan Tobin's primary focus lies on major projects in the mining and renewable energy sectors. Rory O’Connor excels in advising clients on large-scale infill development and infrastructure projects involving complex planning agreements. Natalie Bannister frequently assists clients engaged in environmental disputes, and Sydney-based Stan Kondilios has in-depth knowledge of probity and governance issues. All named lawyers are based in Melbourne unless noted otherwise.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'The team have great experience and a strong reputation in the sector. They have the ability to turn advice around in really tight timeframes and understand the political challenges.'
- 'The team is specialised, professional and extremely well-regarded in the industry. They deal with all sized matters and accordingly have a practical and hands-on approach to matters.'
‘The team's strengths are attention to detail and ensuring that the client is always well aware of the risks attributable to each case and the opinions of its experts. Advice issued for clients is comprehensive and well reasoned.’
‘Rory O'Connor is always good to work with and thorough in his preparation for cases. He represents clients at hearings very well.'
- 'Meg Lee is a respected industry leader in the renewable energy sector and great to work with.'
‘The team are intelligent, pragmatic and commercial, diligent and thorough.’
Key clients
- YourLand Developments
- Renex Op Co Pty Ltd
- Sterling Global Huntingdale Estate Nominees Pty Ltd
- Reinforced Concrete Pipes Australia
- MacMines Austasia Pty Ltd
- McKendrick Family Nominees Pty Ltd
- Yarra City Council
- Greater Geelong City Council
- Australian Pipeline Trust
- Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd
- Greystar Australia Development Manager Pty Ltd
- Cleanaway
Work highlights
Advising MacMines in relation to obtaining environmental authorisations for an open-cut and underground thermal coal mine in the Gailee Basin, the China Stone Coal Project.
Advising Greater Geelong City Council for thirteen years on projects to reinvigorate and expand the Greater Geelong Area which is now a major hub of housing and employment in Victoria.
Acted for Cleanaway in defence of a prosecution by the EPA for certain odour, litter and landfill licence condition allegations in relation to the Stawell Landfill.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Meg Lee; Brendan Tobin; Rory O’Connor; Natalie Bannister; Stan Kondilios
Other key lawyers
Sal Lennon; Luke Denham