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Claire Meiklejohn

Special Counsel
Brisbane
About

Claire is an approvals specialist with a particular depth of expertise in environmental legal matters. She advises on all aspects of approvals and compliance related matters, with experience spanning both the private sector and government work, and an extensive background in the resources, renewable energy and development.

Claire assists with due diligence from all perspectives in relation to land access, tenement management and regulatory approvals and compliance. She particularly enjoys walking with clients from early project planning through to operational compliance. Claire has a particular interest in rehabilitation and the re-use of existing mine sites, particularly for renewable energy projects.

Areas of FocusEnergy and Natural ResourcesMining and Mineral ResourcesRenewables
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Supreme Court of QueenslandSolicitor of the High Court of Australia

EXPERIENCE

  • An Australian renewable energy company on due diligence considerations, approval pathways and engagement with the Coordinator-General in relation to proposed acquisition of former mine site that was converted into hydro.
  • Various operators in relation to responding to investigations and various forms of environmental enforcement by local, state and federal government regulatory bodies.
  • Queensland government in various appeals to the Planning and Environment Court about developments dealing with State interests.*
  • The newly established Australian arm of a multinational conglomerate company in relation to all aspects of approvals for both the mining project and related infrastructure, including in relation to tenure, environment, land access and acquisition, water, offsets and ongoing landholder operational agreement requirements.*

*Denotes experience gained at previous firm.

Education
  • University of Queensland, Bachelor of Laws, 2011
  • University of Queensland, Bachelor of Environmental Management (Sus Dev) (Hons), 2011

My latest insights

Publication
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A “shift in ambition” on biodiversity (Part II)

24 January 2024 .13 minute read

Publication
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A “shift in ambition” on biodiversity (Part I)

16 January 2024 .12 minute read

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+61 7 3246 4004
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