I am a Principal at Harwood Andrews Lawyers, and practice group leader in the area of Planning, Environment and Local Government. I act for government, developers and private clients advising on a broad range of commercial, residential and infrastructure projects. My main areas of practice are: - Statutory and strategic planning - Development contributions - Planning enforcement - Land acquisition and compensation - Owners Corporation matters- Local government lawI focus on the provision of practical and commercial advice concerning the statutory and strategic planning processes. I regularly appears on behalf of his clients before the Planning and Environment List of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Ministerially Appointed Planning Panels and Advisory Committees. I also coordinate hearing representation and expert teams in large scale planning litigation.I provide advice and representation across the growth areas, metropolitan and regional VictoriaI hold experience in contaminated land and landfill issues. I regularly represent clients in respect of notices under the Environment Protection Act 1970 in respect of compliance and negotiations with the EPA. I am experienced in the drafting of development related agreements and has prepared a range of agreements securing development contributions in metropolitan and regional growth areas.