Atty. Adrian Galasso SC

Atty. Adrian Galasso SC

Adrian’s practice is focused on and specialises in causes of action in the Land and Environment Court. Adrian also appears in the Supreme Court and other Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT in Land Law causes of action, and also in the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Land Law appeals.

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About Adrian Galasso SC at a glance

Adrian Galasso SC is a environmental attorney, practicing at 7 Wentworth Selborne. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Planning and Environmental Law (2027), Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia) (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia) (2024). Serands clients in Sydney and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Adrian’s practice is focused on and specialises in causes of action in the Land and Environment Court
  • Adrian also appears in the Supreme Court and other Courts and Tribunals in New South Wales, Tasmania and the ACT in Land Law causes of action, and also in the New South Wales Court of Appeal in Land Law appeals
  • A significant component of work undertaken in the Land and Environment Court is in the Administrative Law jurisdiction (Class 4 judicial review)
  • Adrian is regularly briefed in causes of action involving State Government decisions
  • In addition, a major component of work concerns the compulsory acquisition and land valuation jurisdiction of the Court (Class 3)
  • He is also frequently engaged in the planning merit review jurisdiction of the Court (Class 1), and has acted both for the prosecutor and for the defence in criminal environmental law trials in the Land and Environment Court (Class 5)
  • Adrian was formerly Environmental Counsel to the Environment Protection Authority (December 2013 and following), and was formerly Member, Local Government Pecuniary Interest & Disciplinary Tribunal (May 2007 – 2013) and Member, Aboriginal Land Councils Pecuniary Interest & Disciplinary Tribunal (October 2008 – 2013) until their amalgamation into NCAT
  • Adrian was recently recognised as a leading Silk in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide for Environment and Planning, Planning Environment Lawyer of the Year 2026 in Best Lawyers and consistently in Doyles Guide's Leading Planning and Environment Barristers - Australia

Practice Areas Explained

Adrian Galasso SC's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adrian Galasso SC handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

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Where is Adrian Galasso SC's law office located?
Adrian Galasso SC's law practice is located in Sydney. The firm is 7 Wentworth Selborne. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adrian Galasso SC handle?
Adrian Galasso SC focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Adrian Galasso SC received?
Adrian Galasso SC's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Planning and Environmental Law; Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia); Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia); Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Planning and Environmental Law
- 2027
Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Planning and Environmental Law, Sydney (Australia)
- 2019

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