Victoria Shute
Victoria is recognised as one of Australia's leading planning and environmental lawyers. This has been recognised by her peers in the prestigious Best Lawyers Australia list and Doyle's Guide for several years. Victoria is known for her depth of experience, personable nature and ability to provide clear answers to difficult and technical legal questions.
In addition to her demonstrated expertise in planning, building and environmental law, Victoria also assists clients with liquor licensing, natural resources, rates sales and summary procedural matters.
Her reputation as a trusted advisor means that she is often asked to deliver workshops, briefings and seminars to council officers, assessment panels, Elected Members and professional bodies, and speak at state and national conferences for development professionals.
Victoria has taught Urban Management Law to graduate planning and architecture university students and she is also widely published in a variety of state and national legal and business publications.
Away from work, Victoria enjoys spending time with her family, meals out and dinner parties with friends and planning vacations to interesting locations, both within and outside Australia.
Emily Nankivell
Emily has intimate experience with local government planning processes, having worked as a planner at various councils for more than a decade, and has extensive knowledge of the challenges, processes, relationships and culture of local government.
Emily is an up and coming specialist in planning law, and now represents councils, related entities and statutory authorities in planning, building and development matters
Emily is approachable and professional with a well-developed ability to focus on issues from the client's perspective. She is motivated by achieving positive outcomes for the people she represents.
She also has experience at Ombudsman SA and provides advice and representation on a board range of matters across our wide practice areas. She as been published in national legal publications and has presented at training and Q&A sessions for their clients.
When she is not at work, Emily enjoys expanding her indoor plant collection and gardens and has a penchant for fashion, particularly vintage clothing.
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