Environmental law in Australia at the moment is exciting, dynamic and one that has the potential to impact every sector of the Australian economy. HopgoodGanim’s respected environmental law practice draws together a team of sector specialists with an intricate knowledge of the environmental laws encompassing all levels of regulation from Commonwealth to local government. We are recognised as a leading Australian Environment practice in Chambers Asia Pacific 2012.
Our team has a deep understanding of the environmental issues affecting a variety of industry sectors including major projects and infrastructure, construction, energy and resources and property development.
Areas of Expertise
- Environment Court litigation for developers and stakeholders
- Environmental authorities/licence negotiations for high impact developments
- Environmental compliance and enforcement issues and impact assessment processes
- Built heritage and indigenous cultural heritage advice and litigation
- Contaminated land issues
- Environmental approvals
- Defence in environmental prosecutions
- Renewable energy
- Species conservation
- Waste management
- Water
- Climate change
