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Nick Bradley

Senior Associate

Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts. Master of Urban Planning


  • Solar & Wind Farms
  • Government
  • Land Acquisition and Compensation
  • Planning and Environment
  • Heritage
  • Fauna and Native Vegetation Law
  • Government Law
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Subdivisions

Nick represents government and private clients on complex government, environment and planning related matters.

Nick’s clients value his time-conscious responsiveness and his frank and clear advice. In turn, he enjoys seeing the tangible results of his expertise and problem-solving work – real-world outputs that achieve desirable outcomes both for clients and the Victorian community. 

Nick has a comprehensive understanding of Victoria's planning system. Prior to practicing law, he worked as a qualified urban planner for a joint venture technical advisor to the Victorian Government on several major state rail infrastructure projects (including the Metro Tunnel and Regional Rail Revival projects). More recently, Nick was a Principal Solicitor at VicGrid, where he worked closely with a cross-disciplinary team on the planning and development of Victoria’s Renewable Energy Zones and transmission infrastructure.

Experience

  • Providing advice to, and representing, government and private clients in relation to complex government, environment and planning matters.
  • Statutory interpretation, planning scheme amendments, planning approvals, planning appeals, existing use rights, ancillary uses, rates and valuation disputes, development contributions.
  • Aboriginal cultural heritage, heritage, environmental issues, covenants, easements, agreements, and infrastructure projects (including major projects and renewable energy projects).
  • Managing and coordinating cross discipline legal, project and expert teams to achieve desired outcomes, including preparing for, and instructing at, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels, and Advisory Committees.

Leadership

  • Full Member of Planning Institute of Australia (Vic)
  • Full Member, Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association