Christine Covington
Partner. Sydney.
+61 2 9210 6428 | christine.covington@corrs.com.au | vCardRecognised as one of the best planning & environmental lawyers in Australia, Christine has played pivotal roles in significant projects from Sydney to Beijing. She also has over 25 years experience in property law.
Recognised as one of the best planning & environmental lawyers in Australia, Christine has played pivotal roles in significant projects from Sydney to Beijing. She also has over 25 years experience in property law.
Throughout her distinguished career, Christine’s mix of planning, environment and property skills have provided her clients with a unique perspective on property development and environmental compliance. Christine has experienced first-hand the legislative development and growing impact of environmental issues on business.
As the challenges of climate change continue to mount, Christine’s expertise makes a big difference to her clients’ ability to anticipate and manage impacts on their operations and their bottom line.
Christine has acted for Carlton & United Brewery on the rezoning and multimillion dollar sale of its Kent Brewery site; advised ChemChina Corporation on its acquisition of Qenos from Orica and ExxonMobil; and played important roles in a significant number of Land & Environment Court appeals.
In legal circles, she is a passionate advocate for women in business.

Christine's Expertise
- Carlton and United Breweries $208 million sale of the Kent Brewery site Acted for Carlton and United Breweries on the rezoning and $208 million sale of the Kent Brewery site in Sydney.
- ChemChina Corporation acquisition of Qenos Advised ChemChina Corporation on the environmental liability associated with its acquisition of the Qenos Group from Orica and ExxonMobil.
- Major development in Hunter Valley, NSW Acted for Huntlee on its rezoning and project application for 7,500 new dwellings in the Hunter Valley of NSW.
- Woolworths Acted for Woolworths in numerous property acquisitions and disposals, leases and Land & Environment Court appeals.
What others say
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“Leading Individual in Australia for Environment”
“Clients say she is "a knowledgeable and consistent litigator who has a good understanding of clients’ businesses and provides strategic advice.”
Chambers Global 2011 - “Recognised as 'Best Lawyer - Planning and Environmental Law'” Best Lawyers Peer Review 2010 and 2011
- “Recognised as a 'Recommended lawyer – Planning and Environment'” Doyle’s Guide lists Australia’s leading lawyers 2011
Christine's Thinking
- Case note: Huntlee Pty Ltd and Minister for Planning and Infrastructure v Sweetwater Action Group Inc [2011] NSWCA 378 9th December 2011
- Corrs In Brief: Further Reforms to NSW Political Donations Laws 10th October 2011
- Corrs In Brief: Time To Get “Fibre-Ready” – New Mandatory Requirements For Construction Development Projects 10th October 2011
Christine's Leadership
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth Board of Directors Member
- City West Housing Director
- Australian Remediation Industry Cluster Member - Implementation Committee
