About Michael
Michael Themis, the Principal Solicitor at Stone & Pillar Legal, possesses a wealth of experience garnered through training at prestigious firms Herbert Smith Freehills and King & Wood Mallesons. His professional journey includes senior roles within the Commonwealth and NSW governments, particularly as a Senior Manager advising on acquisition, valuation, and project teams. His expertise covers areas such as project approvals, environmental regulation, compulsory acquisition, valuation disputes, and infrastructure delivery and litigation.
Michael employs his extensive background to assist clients in comprehending statutory decisions, the evidence underpinning them, and potential review or strategic pathways. Throughout his career, he has advised and acted on a variety of significant matters. Among his notable engagements, he represented landowners in compensation challenges linked to the Sydney Metro project and played a role in redevelopment acquisitions for the Randwick Hospital project within the NSW Land and Environment Court.
In the Mamre Road Precinct, Michael prepared voluntary planning agreements and managed project agreements related to road works and land dedication. He advised on approval processes for the proposed Star of the South offshore wind farm, as well as on regulatory and compliance issues for BHP's Mount Arthur mine. Michael's counsel extended to contamination liability risk during the acquisition of Geelong Port by Palisade Investment Partners and provided guidance to Westpac and Rabobank regarding security over Australian water entitlements. His expertise also includes acting in a native title application for Centennial Myuna in the Federal Court of Australia.
