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Ben Swain

Ben SwainBen Swain is an experienced lawyer specialising in planning, environment, local government, property and contractual law. Ben has acted for councils, corporations and private citizens in the Sydney and Hunter Valley area, often as a Solicitor advocate.

Prior to being admitted as a solicitor in 2007, Ben worked as a paralegal for nine (9) years, which included the planning, environment and local government team of a top tier law firm.

Ben was awarded the University of Technology Sydney Law Faculty Award for outstanding achievement in 2006, which included the Fragar Prize for the best performance in Local Government Law.

Principal Areas of Practice

Ben practices in the areas of planning, environment, administrative, local government, property and contractual law. Ben is experienced in both transactional and litigation work in these areas, and his legal experience stems from working for top tier and small legal firms since 1998.

Qualifications

  • LL.B
  • B.Bus
  • GradCertLegP

Memberships and Positions

  • Member of the Environment and Planning Law Association NSW
  • Member of Law Society of NSW

Contact Ben Swain

Email bens@lglegal.com.au
Phone (02) 4922 2308
Mobile 0413 727 035

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Previous Publications

Commencement of amendments to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979

Riverina Water County Council ats Nash Bros. Builders Pty Ltd [2016] NSWCA 225

Civil Liability Act – when does a roads authority have “actual knowledge” of a risk?

Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance) Act 2015

Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance) Act 2015

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We advise on legislation, policy and strategic issues in the areas of:

  • Local Government
  • Planning
  • Environment
  • Property
  • Litigation

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PO Box 3137 Thornton NSW 2322
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