The team at Minter Ellison focuses on three core areas: planning, environment, and compliance. In addition to its work with government clients, the group regularly advises major corporates on residential and mixed-use developments, with a strong track record in high-profile planning approvals. Simon Ball is highly-skilled in handling complex planning, native title, mining, and administrative law issues. Luke Walker is well-equipped to advise clients on infrastructure, residential, and waste processing projects. Tim Hanmore offers deep expertise in the mining and resources sectors, while Joshua Dellios is a key name for renewable energy matters. John Whitehouse leverages his governmental experience in his versatile planning practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The practice provides practical, commercial legal advice. The practice has a deep understanding of our business and the risks facing both our business and the broader resources industry.’
‘Simon Ball, a partner based in Sydney, has invested significant time, effort and energy in developing personal relationships within our business and with understanding the risks and challenges facing the business and sector.'
‘The team are accessible and provides timely advice and solutions. Use of technology-based share files makes for prompt turnarounds and ease of consolidation of comments and instructions. ’
‘I have found Luke Walker to be cost conscious and works with the client to achieve acceptable outcomes ’
Key clients
- Yancoal
- Stanwell Corporation
- Neilsens Quality Gravels
- Heritage Minerals
- Dexus
- Iluka Resources
- Neoen
- Macquarie Point Development Corporation
- Barunga West Council
Work highlights
- Advises Yancoal on all aspects of environment and planning legislation in respect of its various NSW coal mines.
- Conducted two phases of legal due diligence investigations into the CopperString Project on behalf of the Queensland Government.
- Assisting Neoen with the preparation of the EES concerning the Kentbruck Green Power Hub.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Luke Walker
Practice head
Simon Ball
Other key lawyers
Tim Hanmore; Luke Walker; Johsua Dellios; John Whitehouse; Jeremy Hill; Nada Raphael; Alex Skilling; Jarryd Gray