• The regulatory framework surrounding water resources and wastewater
• Planning, environment and local government law advice for local governments, companies and individuals
• Preparation, review and amendment of local government laws and subordinate local laws, as well as local government registers, including delegations of authority, policies and management directives
• Undertaking prosecutions on behalf of local governments to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conducting litigation in the Planning and Environment Court for developers and local governments
• Project management of development projects in conjunction with consultants
• Environmental compliance audits, due diligence and impact assessment
• Intellectual Property
  

Emily has been involved in the conduct of complex litigation in the Planning and Environment Court, the District Court and the Court of Appeal on a variety of planning and development issues. Her experience in these matters means that she has a ready working knowledge of the technical aspects inherent in development approvals, particularly in specialist areas of expertise such as geotechnical engineering, flood mitigation and so forth.

She has provided advice to both government and non-government areas in respect of the enforceability of conditions in building and development approvals, and has worked with stakeholders to ensure the amendment of conditions where applicable, to ensure the early and cost-effective settlement of matters.

Emily has also been involved in the specialist areas of land resumption, easements, major infrastructure acquisitions and environmental covenants.

 

 

•  Queensland Law Society
•  Golden Key International Honour Society
•  Urban Development Institute of Australia
•  Queensland Environmental Law Association