Maddocks

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Maddocks’ practice group is co-led by experienced partners Maria Marshall in Melbourne, who specialises in advising various state government departments, and Michael Winram in Sydney, who focuses on environmental issues, including contaminated land and biodiversity law, as well as appearing before courts at all levels of the Australian judicial system. An experienced litigator, Breellen Warry is a name to note for clients seeking advice on federal and state planning and environmental approvals processes. Patrick Ibbotson is well prepared to handle a broad range of matters, including environmental compliance, contaminated land issues, resource conservation and approval strategies for infrastructure projects, for government bodies and private corporations. Terry Montebello regularly appears before tribunals and government advisory committees to advise on major projects. The team was also bolstered by the arrival of Joseph Monaghan from Holding Redlich in October 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘What sets the Maddocks Environment and Planning team apart is their exceptional depth of knowledge — not only in environmental law but also in the technical and operational dimensions of PFAS management.'

  • 'It is rare to find a legal team that can speak so fluently about the intricacies of PFAS contamination and the operational realities of investigative and remedial works. Maddocks combines this technical fluency with sharp legal insight, ensuring that our organisation’s commercial interests are robustly protected and strategically advanced.'

Key clients

  • Airservices
  • City of Parramatta Council

Work highlights

Advised and represented Airservices Australia in a landmark project addressing the contamination of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at over 30 airports across Australia.