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John Whitehouse
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John is a leading planning and environmental lawyer specialising in planning, environment, local government and mining law. He is the co-author of New South Wales' Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the Land & Environment Court Act and the Heritage Act, and he has reviewed various other state legislation.

His extensive knowledge of all aspects of environmental management stems from his roles as special adviser to the Minister for Planning and Environment, Assistant Director of the New South Wales Department of Environment and Planning and Director-General of the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service.

In private practice, John acts for a range of major public and private sector clients with an emphasis on resources management and major office, retail and residential projects.

Qualifications

  • BA, LLB, BSc

Admissions

  • NSW
  • VIC
  • QLD

Awards and Recognition

  • Senior Statesman, Environment - Chambers Asia Pacific: 2013

    John Whitehouse is a very highly respected practitioner with formidable knowledge of New South Wales environmental and planning law, significant parts of which he helped to write. He is also a specialist in mining matters, and lately advised both Xstrata and Rio Tinto with regard to the environmental aspects of projects with a total value of AUD4 billion - Chambers Asia Pacific 2013
  • Leading Individual, Environment - Chambers Asia Pacific: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

    John Whitehouse, deemed a 'brilliant strategist', is noted for his 'extremely good understanding of the area' and his 'superb track record in resources'. Clients agree that John is 'an expert on the legislation' - Chambers Asia Pacific 2010, 2011
  • Leading Individual, Environment - Chambers Global: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Highly Recommended, Environment - PLC Which Lawyer?: 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Leading Individual, Environment - Who's Who Legal: 2009
  • Recommended, Planning and Environmental Law - Best Lawyers: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Recommended, Mining - Best Lawyers: 2013
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