LEGAL ADVISORY
We have over 20 years’ experience advising clients about environment, planning, water and
related laws across all Austalian jurisdictions, as well as internationally. Our services include
one-off legal advice as well as the development and implementation of more advanced legal
strategies.
OUR LEGAL SERVICES
Environment & Planning Law
We provide legal advice on permitting, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory risk management across a range of land tenures and geographies.
Water Law
We provide comprehensive advice regarding water sharing frameworks, water entitlements, water licences, water markets and compliance. Our expertise covers surface water, groundwater, floodplains and the intersection between water and other laws. We also advise clients about the potential impacts of climate change on water-dependent ecosystems and water-dependent operations and businesses.
Nature Restoration Law
We advise clients about permitting for nature restoration projects including complex projects involving waterways or coastal areas. We also assist clients with the registration process for carbon and biodiversity projects.
Indigenous Water Rights
We have deep experience working collaboratively with Indigenous people and organisations on projects involving water rights, Indigenous-led governance models, cultural water, cultural knowledge and law/lore reform.
International Environmental Law
We advise about treaty interpretation, obligations under international environmental laws, transboundary water agreements, and governance frameworks for international bodies. We also have many years’ experience advising during multilateral negotiations.
Science-Based Law & Policy
We have experience bridging the gap between scientific evidence and legal frameworks. We translate complex environmental science into robust legal strategies and policy recommendations.
Greenwashing
We advise a range of clients about the legal frameworks governing greenwashing and work with them to manage any potential risks.
Environmental Markets
We provide clients with advice about existing and emerging environmental markets, as well as best-practice method and standard development.
Our Approach
Multidisciplinary Excellence
Environmental law doesn't exist in isolation. Our legal team works seamlessly with ecologists, hydrologists, farmers, Indigenous knowledge holders and nature restoration specialists to deliver practical solutions. We are also financially literate and understand our business clients' needs.
Global Perspective, Local Knowledge
Our globally renowned experts bring international best practices to local challenges. We've worked with corporations, NGOs, international treaty bodies, governments, farmers and Indigenous organisations across diverse jurisdictions and legal systems.
Future-Focused Legal Strategy
The law is rapidly evolving. We stay ahead of emerging trends in nature-related disclosure, climate adaptation law, and Indigenous rights and interests, amongst other areas. Our clients benefit from forward-thinking legal strategies that include that anticipate regulatory developments and consider the role of law reform.
Collaborative Partnership
We work as trusted advisors, not just legal service providers. Our collaborative and proactive approach involves listening deeply and thinking broadly about the best way for our clients to achieve their objectives.