Charmian has specific expertise in environment, climate change and administrative law. She has significant experience in contaminated land management, pollution control, biodiversity, planning, heritage and environmental impact assessment.
More recently, Charmian has assisted clients with their reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act.
Charmian conducts environmental due diligence for commercial and property transactions, including the acquisition of land to identify restrictions on land use. She also advises on duties of disclosure when acting for vendors of contaminated sites, and drafts agreements allocating responsibility for remediation.
Charmian has acted for international oil and gas companies, industrial solvent manufacturers, major health care providers, property developers and statutory authorities.
Charmian is a former Crown prosecutor which enables her to assist clients facing prosecution by government environment agencies. With a background in both private and government legal practice, Charmian is able to offer clients practical advice on strategies to minimise the risk of legal action and damage to reputation that may arise from commercial decisions that affect the environment.
Charmian holds degrees in law and environmental science and a masters degree from Harvard Law School.
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