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Whether you are starting a new business, are a successful SME or work in the public sector, you need talented lawyers that not only understand the law but can also help you navigate the landscape in which you operate.
At ClarkeKann we don’t do everything, but we are good at what we do. Through a clear focus on the sectors in which we specialise and longstanding relationships with our clients, we deliver advice that is not only legally sound, timely and cost effective but also pragmatic and compatible with our client’s commercial drivers.
Our partners have a wealth of experience and an impressive network of contacts that can assist you with your business. Our clients appreciate that our partners take a “hands-on” approach in all matters, supported by a solid team of experienced lawyers at all levels.
Adding value to our clients’ businesses, finding a way through the roadblocks to success and then sharing in that success with our clients is what drives us and what has rewarded us with an enviable list of long standing clients that rely on us for all their legal services.
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Our greatest asset is our talented and committed people – they enjoy what they do and value the opportunity to work together and with our clients. Our people are from diverse backgrounds and approach their work with intellectual rigour and enthusiasm.
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First penalty in NSW for failure to test a PIRMP
On 20 February 2026, the Land and Environment Court imposed a penalty of $157,500 in Environment Protection Authority v Clarence Colliery Pty Ltd [2026] NSWLEC 13 for a breach of Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) testing requirements. This is the...
Hydrogen Sulphide in Non-Putrescible Landfills: Lessons from Recent EPA Prosecutions
Hydrogen sulphide, commonly associated with a “rotten egg” odour, continues to generate enforcement activity. On 26 February 2026, the Land and Environment Court imposed total fines of $270,000 on a non-putrescible landfill operator following prosecution by the...
When is a loan repayable and how long does a lender have to recover a debt?
A loan is a type of debt where one party gives money to another party on the basis that it will be repaid at some point in time. Anyone from a friend to a company can advance or receive a loan. For example, individuals may borrow money to purchase a car or home, or a...
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