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Appeals - Prosecutions - Enforcement of Laws

LAND AND ENVIRONMENT COURT LAWYERS WOLLONGONG

Expert Land & Environment Court Lawyers


We are committed to providing the best legal advice and services for prosecutions and land and environment court matters in Wollongong and the Illawarra.

Extensive Industry Experience


Our team has extensive experience advising both local government and private clients in the areas of environmental law and policy and conducting matters in the Land and Environment Court.

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With offices across Wollongong and the Illawarra region, we make our collective knowledge, experience and expertise available to anyone in NSW who needs our assistance.

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At Kells, we believe you're not just another client. We take pride in listening to your unique challenges and providing personalised solutions to help you achieve your goals.

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Considering an appeal in your environmental law case? Struggling with a planning law dispute? Or do you need help resolving an extremely convoluted Land and Environment Court matter? Whether you’re a public or private client, the team at Kells Wollongong is your dedicated partner in navigating the complex landscape of environmental law and policy.

Local Government, Planning & Environment


Area of Expertise

How Can Our Wollongong Land & Environment Court Lawyers Help?

At Kells, our team specialises in matters involving appeals, prosecutions and enforcement of planning laws.

We have extensive experience advising both local government and private clients in the areas of environmental law and policy and conducting matters in the Land and Environment Court.


Acting for both public and private clients across Wollongong and the Illawarra gives us unique insight into the effective management of these matters.


Environmental Law has become increasingly complex. We regularly assist Local Government with prosecutions under the:


  • Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
  • Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997
  • Local Government Act 1993.
  • Local Council officers often request our advice on the following:

    • What are council officers’ powers to investigate under the EP&A Act and how do we use them properly?
    • We suspect this person is guilty of illegal dumping but how do we prove it? Should we even try and bring an action?
    • Neighbours have complained that this landowner does not have consent for things they are building. Are the structures exempt?
    • We can see clearly that new structures have been built but this owner claims existing use rights? How do existing use rights work and what is their limit?
    • How do we prevent this landowner from demolishing a heritage building?
  • Many private landowners ask us the following questions:

    • Council is prosecuting me for illegal structures on my property, what can I do?
    • I suspect my neighbour does not have development consent for the works they are doing. What can I do?
    • I suspect the company next door is polluting. What can we do?
    • Council is prosecuting me for breaching my development conditions. What should I do?
    • My neighbour has planted trees that completely block my view. Can I do anything about it? 
    • How can I stop my neighbour’s tree from damaging my property?
    • My neighbour wants me to contribute equally for the new fence. Do I have to?

These are just some of the questions we field across a range of planning and environmental law matters. If you have similar questions or just need advice regarding planning or environmental law, contact our team today to discuss your matter.

OUR TEAM

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Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

Michael Hatfield

Partner

Mario Quintiliani

Partner

David Addinall

Partner

Jarrad Downs

Partner

Ashleigh Georgopoulos

Partner

Patrick Schmidt

Partner

Terri Anderson

Special Counsel

Alice Laurence

Special Counsel

Nicki McNamara

Special Counsel

Melissa Pacheco Zizic

Special Counsel

Franca Parolin

Senior Associate

James Watt

Senior Associate

Kareena Abraham

Associate

Cassandra Bujaroska

Associate

Taylah Jensen

Associate

Karsandra Mantis

Associate

Brooke Sharp

Associate

Valentina Zmijanjac

Associate

Ellen Collins

Lawyer

Shaneen Dhondy

Lawyer

Travis Hardaker

Lawyer

Cornelia Joyce

Lawyer

Teagan McConchie

Lawyer

Remy Rovere

Lawyer

Piper Ryan

Lawyer

Genevieve Van Yzendoorn

Lawyer

Harry Webb

Lawyer

Shanae Allen

Licensed Conveyancer

Kim Duffy

Licensed Conveyancer

Vanessa Gordon

Licensed Conveyancer

Leesa Mak

Licensed Conveyancer

Shayne Lopeman

Marketing Manager

Jessica Tate

Human Resources Manager

Michael Williams

Finance Manager

Daniel Blake

Law Graduate

Lilian Cooper

Paralegal

Angelique Grossi

Paralegal

Aaron Schwarz

Paralegal and IT Manager

Paul Magagnino

Managing Partner

Peter Chodat

Partner

Amy Harper

Partner

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If you have any questions or need advice regarding an aspect of environmental law and policy, don't hesitate to contact our experienced team at Kells.

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We offer clear, practical advice to help clients resolve complex planning and regulatory challenges efficiently.

Local Government, Planning & Environment


Area of Expertise