Beatty Hughes & Associates

Beatty Hughes & Associates is a distinguished Sydney-based law firm with a renowned focus on environment, planning, and valuation law, including compulsory acquisition. The firm is spearheaded by senior environmental lawyers Andrew Beatty, Jennifer Hughes, and Ballanda Sack, each bringing a wealth of both domestic and international expertise. They are committed to delivering big firm proficiency coupled with the personalised service expected of a smaller firm. Their extensive knowledge in these core areas is augmented by their work in heritage, waste management, contaminated land, and local government law, as well as in climate change, natural resources management, and sustainability strategies. The firm also expertly handles infrastructure development, coastal management, and environment and planning litigation, with a particular aptitude for handling tree disputes. Beatty Hughes & Associates is adept at advising clients on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and prosecution. They facilitate the obtaining of consents, licences, and permits, and conduct thorough environmental and planning due diligence. The firm is experienced in negotiating planning agreements and works-in-kind, ensuring their clients receive comprehensive representation, particularly in the NSW Land and Environment Court and other relevant jurisdictions.