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Addisons’ Environment and Planning team advises on all stages of a compulsory acquisition by a public authority. Our team’s expertise and practical advice are valued by clients seeking a favourable outcome as quickly as possible.
Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in the complexities of compulsory acquisition and valuation of land for land tax appeals, having dealt with a variety of interests in land on all scales from dwelling houses to large tracts of industrial land.
Clients are supported throughout the compulsory acquisition process, from initial engagement with the public authority through to land valuation and negotiation and finalising the matter either through settlement or litigation.
advising Grand Rozelle on the leasehold acquisition by Transport for NSW (TfNSW) of the Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle, and the subsequent rescission of the acquisition.
acted for multiple clients in relation to compensation claims for the compulsory acquisition of their interests in land, including Gillespies Cranes, Inner West Council, City of Sydney Council, Coombes Property Group, Phillip Lodge motel, Shoalhaven Council, Specsavers, Chemist Warehouse, Dial A Dump, owners corporations, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Stockland, Mirvac, Pacific Bay Resort, Walker Corporation, industrial landowners at Clyde.
advised on objections to land tax valuations, including appeals for a wide range of properties, including industrial facilities, office facilities and development sites for Stockland, Mirvac and Lendlease.