Experienced Sydney Environmental & Planning Lawyers
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Hones Lawyers is a leading Sydney law firm specialising in property law. Browse our areas of expertise below.
Hones Lawyers is a boutique planning firm based in North Sydney specialising in environmental, planning & local government law.
Our team of lawyers includes NSW Law Society accredited specialists in Local Government Law & Planning Law as well as dual-qualified property lawyers and town planners.
Some of our clients include; local councils, developers, architects, retirement village operators, investors (large and small), institutions, multi-national operators, high net wealth individuals and funds managers.
At Hones Lawyers, we are committed to developing a reputation as not only the leading planning and environmental law firm in Sydney but across New South Wales. We realise that to achieve this goal we need to hire the best lawyers in Sydney. Our team consists of dedicated professionals with wide-ranging expertise. From property solicitors, local government specialists and waste and environmental lawyers, our team have a track record of producing the desired results for our clients. While our team have unrivalled experience, it is our ability and desire to offer a personal touch that sets us apart from our competitors. We ensure that we are available to communicate with our clients on a regular basis as we feel that this is the best way to achieve success.
Our lawyers have over 45 years of extensive experience and they are our core area of expertise. It is because of this experience that we are confident when we say that we are one of the leading environmental and planning law firms in Sydney.
If you’re looking for trusted Sydney lawyers, contact us to speak with one of our team. We are happy to be of assistance.
We're an accredited planning firm, guiding our clients through every step in environmental, planning & local government law.
Testimonials
Sergiy D, Mar 2023
I highly appreciate your professionalism, dedication and kindness. I definitely am going to highly recommend your office to my friends or anyone who asks.
J. Samrani, 13 April 2013
We were referred to Jason Hones by our architect for a Land & Environment Court appeal concerning a large block of units we were trying to get approved in Council.
Jason managed the whole appeal process seamlessly – from liaising with our architects to recommending and engaging the necessary consultants and experts. His advice was insightful and correct. By following Jason’s recommended course of action we fast-tracked the approval process and ended up with a development approval in quicker time than had we not appealed.
Jason shows great work ethic and shows great leadership skills. We will definitely use Jason again for any planning and building issues and highly recommend his services.
P. Schlederer, April 2014
We found Jason’s approach to be extremely pragmatic and clearly focused on achieving the desired outcome, but without compromising too easily on peripheral issues. We achieved an excellent result through Jason, but it was only later (after having been ‘encouraged’ to use our main lawyers for a new appeal) did we realise not only how good Jason actually is but also what good value he and his firm represent.
I can, and do, recommend him highly.
J. Cooper, June 2014
Jason and his team have provided accurate, timely and crucial advice in the preparation of the appeals and has acted without reservation in pursuing the best interests of our clients. I continue to refer our clients to his services and am confident in his team’s ability to support their requirements with the same professionalism they have provided in the past.
J. Simmons, November 2015
We have always found Jason to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable in regards to the provisions of this Act and his services have proved invaluable in getting us successful outcomes. We would have no hesitation in recommending Jason to other clients involved with disputes in the construction industry.
Bronwen G., June 2015
Jason has a sound understanding of the issues that relate to environmental and planning law and takes a practical approach to resolving disputes.
His assistance in a matter involving Council was invaluable, providing a prompt and cost-effective resolution to the matter. His solid experience was a key asset.
Wim B., November 2015
When our local council shut down our building site, I went to Jason for help. Jason immediately took charge of the situation. He advised me how to handle our problem and sorted out the legal issues. Jason understands building, he knows the rules and regulations, and he knows everyone we had to deal with.
I happily recommend Jason to anyone who needs a good lawyer.
Aris D., July 2015
We are a property development and advisory company and we use the services of Hones Lawyers for both property and planning matters. We have found that the principal, Jason Hones is a lawyer with a superior level of property and in particular planning law expertise and knowledge. Importantly, Jason provides clear, decisive and responsive advice and has a unique understanding of the commercial realities of property development which separates him from many other property and planning lawyers we have worked with. I can, and do, recommend him highly.
Our Process
Get In Touch
Contact us by phone or using our website enquiry form with information on your matter. Providing enough information in this part of our process will allow us to get back in touch with you regarding your options.
Meet
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Solution
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