Over half the world’s total gross domestic product – is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services. Internationally, there are significant steps being made to embed biodiversity considerations into policy frameworks. 

Our expert environment and planning team advise on all aspects of biodiversity, including due diligence, EIS and planning assessment, drafting and negotiating documentation for acquiring and trading biodiversity credits, and acting for clients in litigation concerning ecological conservation challenges to project approvals.

  • Advice is strategic and commercial, fitting the needs of clients well.

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    Stockland

    Advised Stockland over many years on its Growth Centres acquisitions, undertaking environmental and planning due diligence and providing extensive ongoing advice on biodiversity issues.

    Risland (formerly Country Garden Australia)

    Advised Risland on planning issues associated with its acquisition at Wilton including advice on permissibility, rezoning, Special Infrastructure Contributions and developer contributions, biodiversity and mining-related issues.

    Roads and Maritime Services

    Acted for Roads and Maritime Services in respect of a number of high value biodiversity credit Put and Call Options and Sale and Purchase Agreements (including an agreement for the purchase of biodiversity credits in excess of A$30 million in value). Corrs manages payment of the consideration and Total Fund Deposit through its trust account.

    John Holland

    Advised John Holland on the biodiversity regime associated with removal of vegetation on a significant road transport infrastructure project.

    MACH Energy

    Advised MACH Energy on its acquisition of the Mt Pleasant coal mine including providing advice on planning approvals, biodiversity, water rights and environmental licensing and undertaking purchaser planning and environmental due diligence.

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