Andrew Beatty

Andrew Beatty is a distinguished director at Beatty Hughes & Associates, bringing decades of legal expertise since being admitted in 1985. Renowned as a leading environmental and planning lawyer, Andrew has consistently garnered recognition in prestigious directories across Australia and globally. His illustrious career began at Allen Allen & Hemsley, where he progressed from associate to partner, notably contributing to the environment group. His leadership continued at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, now King & Wood Mallesons, where he led environment groups in both Sydney and Melbourne. At Baker & McKenzie, Andrew was pivotal as the principal of the Environmental Markets Group and coordinated their global environmental law practice. His influence extended across the Asia Pacific, guiding a group of 14 offices in 10 countries. In 2012, Andrew founded Beatty Hughes & Associates, offering his expertise to clients in the property, resources, energy, and finance sectors. Admitted in multiple jurisdictions, including New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, Andrew's legal acumen is both versatile and comprehensive. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, underscoring his formidable foundation in legal and governmental studies. His dedication to dispute resolution and advisory roles marks him as a trusted figure in environmental and planning law.