Adam Kennedy-Hunt

Adam Kennedy-Hunt is an esteemed Associate at Hunt & Hunt Lawyers, where he contributes his vast expertise in Commercial Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Construction. Based in their Real Estate, Planning and Construction team, Adam is renowned for his proficiency in environment and planning law, providing both litigation and advisory services. He effectively guides government agencies through the complexities of environmental legislation, including comprehensive legal reviews under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Adam is adept at navigating the pathways for developments of varying scales under the same Act, assisting with both exempt and complying developments via State Environmental Planning Policies. His expertise extends to facilitating Part 4 approvals and representing clients in Class 1 appeals to the NSW Land and Environment Court. He also offers insights into existing use rights, biodiversity offsets, vegetation management, contamination, and heritage conservation. His comprehensive understanding of land acquisitions and infrastructure project lifecycles benefits both government and private sector clients, supporting them through every stage of the acquisition process. Adam's commitment to his field is reflected in his active participation in professional associations, including the Environmental and Planning Law Association and the NSW Young Lawyers' Environment & Planning Subcommittee. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business (Economics) and Bachelor of Law from the University of Technology Sydney, underpinning his thorough understanding of both legal and economic principles. With previous roles as a law clerk and tutor in economics and mathematics, Adam has built a foundation of analytical and problem-solving skills that enhance his legal practice.