Our detailed understanding of the operation of local government and public authorities and the requirements placed on them as service providers enables Harwood Andrews Lawyers to deliver acute and pragmatic advice.

We understand that local government and public bodies often operate within a complex environment and have multiple and disparate stakeholders. Our approach, therefore, is always to help our clients manage their legal requirements and to do so in line with their broader objectives.

As well as municipal councils and statutory authorities, Harwood Andrews Lawyers also acts for a diverse set of individuals, businesses and government bodies that deal with these authorities, including federal and state government departments and their agencies.

Our focus on the ever-changing area of environmental, planning and local government law ensures we have a thorough insight into developments that affect our clients.

The principal of the Harwood Andrews Lawyers Local Government and Public Sector department, Warrick Nelson, is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as a specialist in environmental, planning and local government law.

Our team works closely with the firm’s other departments, drawing upon the experience of our Law Institute of Victoria-accredited specialists in areas such property law and commercial tenancy law.