The field of environment and planning law, both at the state and federal level has undergone a radical overhaul in recent years, with every indication that the pace of change will continue. In an ever-changing regulatory framework, CBP's Environment & Planning law team is well placed to provide pragmatic and timely advice on all aspects of environmental law and practice.

Our experience covers a number of disciplines, including corporate and government regulation, property development, natural resources, contaminated land, major projects and construction. This experience enables CBP to provide comprehensive, pragmatic and commercial advice tailored to meet clients' specific business needs and planning objectives.

CBP advises clients in relation to a wide range of planning and environment related matters, including:

• The operation of the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 (NSW)
• Merit appeals and judicial reviews under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) and the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 (NSW)
• The operation of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 NSW and the steps involved in challenging valuation determinations
• The operation of the Local Government Act 1993
• Prosecutions and enforcement proceedings under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW)
• The operation and impact of the NSW Rural Fire Service's Planning for Bush Fire Protection 2006 Guidelines.

Our team represents a broad range of client groups in both the public and private sectors, including local consent authorities, developers, proprietors and owners, corporations, architects, builders and contractors.

Contact the Environment & Planning Law team by telephone on +612 8281 4555 or by email at environment@cbp.com.au.