Baird Lawyers

Baird Lawyers, a distinguished boutique law firm located in New South Wales, Australia, specialised in local government and planning law. With over four decades of industry experience, we offered clients remarkable strategic and tactical insights tailored to their specific needs. Our commitment to personalised service and competitive pricing delivered substantial value in a highly competitive market. David Baird, the principal of the firm, has been highly esteemed as one of Sydney's foremost town planning lawyers. Over his illustrious career, he personally appeared in more than 300 cases, influencing nearly every Metropolitan Council in Sydney as well as numerous regional Councils. His expertise extended to representing the Local Government and Shires Association, now recognised as Local Government NSW. Established in 2015 by David Baird following his retirement from a partnership at HWL Ebsworth, the firm was founded on the principle of providing clients with intimate, personalised legal services in a cost-effective and efficient manner. David retired in 2021, concluding 40 years of exceptional service to both local government and the private sector. He continues to be available for special projects and is currently venturing into writing and film production as the Independent Producer at Burnt Enterprises in Sydney, Australia.