Sophie Whealy

Sophie Whealy Partner Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning LawLocal GovernmentLand and Environment CourtLand Acquisition Sophie is a Partner with specialised experience in environmental, planning and local government law, having particular experience in obtaining development approvals and achieving high-value outcomes in compulsory acquisition matters in NSW, often via the Land and Environment Court of NSW. Sophie…

The Importance of Environmental Due Diligence for Businesses

Environmental concerns are constantly the subject of significant attention. Many laws impose serious penalties for environmental non-compliance, even upon people who were not involved in the circumstances that gave rise to the original breach. In addition, numerous offences are on-going and could have a devastating impact if you were not aware of a potential issue.…

Appeals Against Council Orders

If you’ve been issued with a council order, don’t delay or it may be too late   What is a council order? Local councils have the power to issue orders for many reasons. These include to stop unauthorised work, to cease using premises unlawfully, to demolish or repair a building, to require compliance with a…

Lesley Finn

Lesley Finn Special Counsel Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning LawLand & Environment CourtLocal GovernmentLand Acquisition Lesley Finn is an accredited specialist in Local Government Law, Planning Law and Compulsory Acquisition and is a Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers. She has a vast amount of experience in the area of Local Government and Environmental Law including…