Jane is a partner in the Environment and Planning teams and the National Group head. She is an Accredited Specialist in Planning and Environmental law. Jane ‘s expertise includes:
- Planning Law;
- Environmental Law;
- Local Government Law;
- Advice on Infrastructure and Major Projects;
- Compulsory Acquisition;
- Civil and Criminal Enforcement;
- Planning Agreements; and
- Liquor Licensing.
Jane has been named by Doyle’s Guide, 2025 as a Preeminent Lawyer in Planning and Environment law. Jane has also been named in Best Lawyers™ Australia as one of Australia’s best lawyers in the fields of Government Law, Land use & zoning and Planning & Environmental Law for several years. Jane is an experienced litigator and appears regularly in the Land & Environment Court of NSW in all classes of matters.
Jane particularly enjoys solving issues for clients and developing planning pathways strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
Expertise
Experience
- Deicorp Pty Limited Planning advice and the preparation of various planning agreements for residential development and master plan sites.
- Newcastle Airport Providing extensive advice in relation to planning pathways for development of the airport and the adjoining Aerotropolis.
- Prosecutions Advising on Class 5 proceedings for breaches of the EPA ACT and POEO Act.
- Landowners & Councils Advising in relation to civil enforcement proceedings.
- Renewable energy projects Acting on due diligence and planning approval and environmental advice.
- Camden, Coffs Harbour City, Georges River Councils, Endeavour Energy and Sydney Water Advising in relation to Class 3 jurisdiction of the Court and advice in relation to the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act and the Valuation of Land Act.
