MBT Lawyers act for a number of Councils on the North Coast of New South Wales, including the Coffs Harbour City Council.

The firm has an in-depth knowledge of Local government and environmental and planning laws. MBT Lawyers also act for developers and objectors.

Some areas of expertise include:

Local Government Appeals and Litigation
We act in all manner of appeals, including planning, subdivision and building appeals. We also act for objectors in objector appeals and in actions under Section 123 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Our practice also acts in claims against Councils.

For Example:

• if a Council has failed to deal with a development application in timely manner, it may be liable to compensate the applicant for any loss sustained;
• often Councils are responsible to persons injured as a consequence of defects in footpaths and the like.

Planning Advice
Our experts can give you advice concerning a wide range of development proposals. We work with consultant planners to achieve developer's objectives. It is always in the developer's interest to involve us before lodging and application.

Environmental Advice
Our firm prosecutes and defends actions concerning environmental offences. We also advise on a wide range of matters concerning environmental responsibility. Environmental responsibility is an area in which directors, in particular, can be substantially exposed, and it is a matter upon which any company or person owning development type land should seek advice.