I am results focussed. It is my job to do more than simply outline the law. I will provide a recommendation based on experience and supported by sound logic. I will always look to simplify unnecessary complexities, and to speak plainly and deliver in a format that suits you.
Career highlights
- Powerlink on major projects including CopperString 2024, compulsory land acquisitions, ministerial infrastructure designations and related matters.
- Heritage Minerals on the approval and redevelopment of the Mount Morgan Gold Mine.
- Ravenswood Gold on the operation of the Ravenswood Gold Mine, and the approval and development of the Buck Reef West expansion.
- Vecco Group on the approval and development of its proposed Debella Vanadium and High Purity Alumina Project.
- Mount Cuthbert Resources on the operation and expansion of its copper assets.
- Stanwell on the approval and development of the Wambo Wind Farm and the CQ-H2 Hydrogen project.
- The Department of Environment and Science in four proceedings under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld) relating to the unlawful conduct of environmentally relevant activities.
- The Department of Transport and Main Roads on major infrastructure development.
- The State Assessment and Referral Agency on a range of interesting matters in the Planning and Environment Court.
- Anglo American on the approval, development and expansion of metallurgical coal mines.
- Peabody Energy on environmental and operational matters in Queensland, including on the approval and development of various mines.
- BHP Billiton on all aspects of the proposed open pit expansion of their underground uranium and copper mine at Olympic Dam.
- A short-listed bidder on the environmental and regulatory issues associated with the proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto's assets in Queensland.
- Whitehaven Coal on all aspects of the approval of the Winchester South metallurgical coal mine.
- Kestrel Coal Resources on the approval, development and expansion of the Kestrel metallurgical coal mine.
- Developers and resources companies on the operation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth).
- A host of confidential private clients responding to environmental investigations and defending enforcement action.
Awards
- Ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2024 for Environment and Planning
- Leading Environment and Heritage Lawyer by Doyle's Guide 2024
- Exclusive winner Australia-wide of the 2018 Client Choice Energy & Natural Resources Award
- Listed as a leading lawyer by Asialaw Profiles 2018
