Pollution and Contaminated Land

When it comes to contaminated land and pollution issues, we see the bigger picture and apply our professional knowledge and lateral thinking to find solutions which have a real practical value.

Overview

As trusted advisers to mining companies, property developers, government agencies and large manufacturing companies, Henry Davis York's environmental experts are known for their thorough knowledge of the laws that apply to pollution, contaminated land and remediation.

We work with clients on the legal and strategic aspects associated with contaminated land, including negotiating and obtaining planning and environmental approvals, the sale and purchase of contaminated sites, and negotiating with the EPA on the regulation of contaminated sites.

Industry leaders

We are recognised by our peers and the broader market as academic and practice leaders in our field. We actively participate in industry associations and are well positioned to provide advice on current and emerging issues.

What the market says

"Henry Davis York was an 'on-the-ball' firm that left clients feeling happy with its professional approach and 'vision of the bigger issues'. Many of the firm's lawyers were praised for being able to handle complicated cases and communicate in layman terms, and having a real culture of providing practical solutions, rather than just options and implications."
ALB Guide to Environmental Law

"The key was not only their level of knowledge of the remediation process, but the lateral and innovative solutions brought to the table. This is critical in maximising property outcomes."
Malcom Tyson, Managing Director, Industrial State Chief Executive, NSW, Colliers International

Expertise

Our expertise in pollution and contaminated land includes:

  • pollution law
  • contaminated land and remediation law
  • environmental due diligence
  • environmental management systems
  • environmental disputes.

Credentials

Marrickville Council

Acted for Marrickville Council in relation to the environmental issues at Tempe Tip, which included drafting and negotiating an Environmental Deed apportioning liability for the remediated and partially remediated portions of Tempe Tip.

Air pollution case

In a test case that will define an important point of Australian environmental and criminal law, we defended a high profile environmental prosecution launched by the NSW EPA regarding the emission of air pollution at a site at Mona Vale in Sydney.

Barangaroo sale and contamination issues

Advised the vendor on the sale of the Barangaroo Site to the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority. This included complex negotiations on contaminationissues due to use of part of the site for a gas works.

We are also advising the Council of the City of Sydney on the environmental and contamination aspects of the Barangaroo Site.

Disposal of liquid waste case

Acted for the defendant in a significant environmental prosecution which involved 11 charges associated with the disposal of liquid waste to a facility that was not authorised to receive it.

Hunters Hill - radioactive waste

Advised the owner of land at Hunters Hill in Sydney which was contaminated by waste from a uranium processing plant.

Contaminated site at Padstow

Advised a landowner on the sale of a contaminated site at Padstow from the early strategy stage, negotiating with the EPA after the site was notified under statute through to bringing the site to market.

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