The lawyers of Herbert Geer pride themselves on designing innovative solutions to the exceptionally challenging problems of public sector clients. An in depth understanding of government enables us to advise a wide range of State and local government entities. Our team has specialist expertise and experience in relation to the following government related matters:
- budget and financial arrangements;
- compulsory acquisition and compensation;
- corporate governance including meetings, elections, delegations, policies and procedures;
- local law preparation and review;
- drafting and negotiating commercial arrangements particularly voluntary planning agreements and works in kind agreements;
- review of instruments and legislation;
- procurement;
- negotiating with government agencies particularly in relation to development control, contributions and infrastructure;
- prosecutions and statutory orders;
- rating and land valuation;
- access to information;
- major projects, planning instruments and approvals;
- policy-based financial incentives.