Benjamin is a committed lawyer with an adaptable approach to all aspects of Planning and Environment law. His tenacious attitude ensures he delivers exceptional outcomes for both private and public sector clients
Benjamin is an Associate in the Planning and Environment team, specialising in regulatory matters and complex legal strategies for clients across the private and public sectors.
His expertise spans planning, development, infrastructure, environmental law, and local government. With a determined approach, Benjamin has successfully resolved enforcement proceedings, court appeals, and regulatory prosecutions, delivering impactful outcomes for his clients.
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Client Solutions
Local Government
Planning and environment
Client problem
The Council required assistance in enforcing planning laws for an unlawful transport depot being operated in the Council's local government area.
outcome achieved
Benjamin assisted Council in an enforcement proceeding in the Planning and Environment Court and enforcement orders were successfully obtained requiring the unlawful transport depot use to cease.
Private Client
P&E court appeal
Client problem
Council refused Benjamin's clients' development application for policy reasons.
outcome achieved
Benjamin assisted his client to devise a thorough, considered and subtle strategy that led Council to abandon its policy position and allow the development at an early stage in the appeal.
Local Government
Planning and environment
Client problem
The Council required assistance for a prosecution for unlawful vegetation clearing.
outcome achieved
Benjamin assisted Council in the Magistrates Court and secured guilty pleas and substantial fines against the owner of the property and the contractor that performed the vegetation clearing.
