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