Stuart Simington

Stuart is a renowned authority in planning, environment, and local government law, bringing over 25 years of post-admission experience to his practice. His extensive career has seen him serve as a prosecutor for the Environment Protection Authority of NSW and as a senior associate in one of Australia’s premier law firms. As a highly skilled solicitor advocate, Stuart frequently represents state and local government entities as well as developer clients in the Land and Environment Court. His advocacy is marked by a remarkable success rate, consistently aligning with his clients' objectives. Stuart possesses substantial expertise in advising on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. He offers strategic guidance on significant land release, rezoning, and infrastructure projects for governmental bodies and developers alike. Drawing from his prosecutorial background, Stuart is distinguished in handling pollution and contamination law matters, providing informed and effective counsel to his clients. Furthermore, Stuart advises on compulsory acquisition under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 and addresses local government issues concerning public-private partnerships, governance, probity, and tendering under the Local Government Act. Stuart's professional credentials include admission to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW in 1994 and the High Court of Australia in 1997, underscoring his legal acumen and commitment to excellence in his field.