Experience
Brandon's prior experience working as clerk to the Chief Judge of the Environment Court has given him an exceptional understanding of court documentation and processes and advocacy excellence. Brandon's well-reasoned and perceptive legal submissions have subsequently been well received by the Court. Examples of Brandon's experience include:
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Assisting Cowper Campbell's partners in obtaining resource consents for a range of power station developments, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy developments
- Assisting in securing harvesting consents for a highly contentious forestry operation in the Environment Court.
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Preparing Court documents in relation to proceedings seeking enforcement orders, abatement notices, environmental convictions, and resource consents for a major agricultural enterprise
- Advising a neighbour opposed to a large scale quarry in relation to Environment Court appeals.
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Appearing in the Environment Court in relation to contentious rural subdivision issues
- Regularly reviewing proposed plan provisions and preparing submissions for clients.
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Providing regular advice to a Regional Council in relation to the content of its Air, Land and Water Plan
- Providing advice about structure planning issues for development of land at the edge of the Metropolitan Urban Limits.
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Reviewing and preparing submissions on draft bylaws
- Specific expertise with the provisions of the Historic Places Act and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act, especially as they relate to the protection of archaeological sites.
