James Lofting

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Barrister and Solicitor of the Victorian Supreme Court and High Court of Australia, Solicitor to the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws (Hons)

P: 03 8640 2304

E: jlofting@rk.com.au

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Solar & Wind Farms
Property

Governance
Land Acquisition and Compensation
Planning and Environment
Contaminated Land and Groundwater
Heritage
Private Client Services
Pro Bono
Local Government

James has practiced as a planning and environment lawyer in Victoria since 2004. He appears regularly at VCAT and PPV on behalf of landowners, developers and local authorities. He assists and advises developers in relation to the full spectrum of issues associated with the planning approvals and the land development process.

He also represents and advises councils in relation to planning and environment issues including policy development, administrative procedures, planning prosecutions and enforcement. Prior to moving to Melbourne in 2004, James practiced in the United Kingdom working as an in-house planning lawyer for a number of local councils.

James has been recognised for Planning and Environment Law in Best LawyersTM Australia 2019 edition. He is also recognised in Doyles GuideTM Australia as a Town Planning and Development Lawyer, Victoria 2019.

Experience

Future Estate: Advised on Pentridge Prison residential redevelopment;
Arthurs Seat Eagle: Advised on tourism development;
Village Building Co: Advised on Yarraman Village;
Future Estate: Advised on Parc Vue;
Brady Group: Advised on Melbourne CBD projects; andDennis Family: Advised on Westbrook residential development.