Adelaide Commercial Lawyers & Notary Public Level 21, 25 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Planning & Environment

Environmental Law

Advising South Australian developers, landholders, and industrial operators on environmental compliance, statutory liability, and planning appeals.

Practice Overview

Commercially astute, principal-led legal advice tailored to the specific risks and opportunities of environmental law in South Australia.

Environmental regulation and sustainable planning play an increasingly prominent role in South Australian commercial property development, industrial operations, and resource projects. Non-compliance with environmental authorizations or contamination notices can result in severe statutory penalties, stop-work orders, and substantial remediation costs.

Mazzocchetti Legal provides strategic legal counsel on South Australian environmental legislation. Lorenzo Mazzocchetti helps clients navigate complex interactions with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), local councils, and government planning bodies, ensuring projects proceed with regulatory certainty.

Why Choose Lorenzo Mazzocchetti for Environmental Law

Lorenzo’s deep familiarity with South Australian planning systems and environmental regulators enables clients to resolve regulatory friction and secure the approvals necessary to keep their developments moving forward.

Core Capabilities & Services

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Compliance

Advising on environmental authorizations, licenses, emission limits, and mandatory environmental reporting standards under the Environment Protection Act 1993 (SA).

Contaminated Land & Remediation Liability

Assisting purchasers, vendors, and industrial tenants with site contamination audits, site contamination consultant reports, and liability allocation.

Clean-up & Environmental Protection Orders

Responding to and negotiating terms of Clean Up Orders, Site Contamination Assessment Orders, and statutory notice appeals.

Planning & Development Approvals

Advising on development assessments under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (SA) and heritage considerations.

Environment, Resources & Development (ERD) Court Appeals

Representing applicants and respondents in merit appeals and enforcement proceedings before the South Australian ERD Court.

Environmental Due Diligence in Transactions

Conducting environmental risk assessments for commercial land acquisitions, leasing, and corporate sales.

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Discuss Your Environmental Law Requirements

Consult directly with Lorenzo Mazzocchetti at our Adelaide Grenfell Street chambers, or arrange a confidential telephone or video briefing.