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.
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.
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 Guide, 2011
- “Best Lawyer - Planning & Environmental Law” Best Lawyers Peer Review, 2010-2012
- “Recommended Lawyer - Planning & Environment (NSW)” Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession, 2011
- “Leading Lawyer - Environment” Chambers Global Guide, 2011 & 2012
- “Leading Lawyer - Real Estate” Chambers Asia Pacific, 2008 & 2009
Christine's Thinking
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Carbon Offset Condition will only be imposed in limited circumstances
11th April 2012
Recently, the Land and Environment Court handed down its decision in Hunter Environment Lobby Inc v Minister for Planning (No 2) [2012] NSWLEC 40 and, contrary to an earlier finding, declined to impose conditions requiring Ulan Coal Mines Ltd (Ulan)
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Orica pleads guilty to pollution incident at Kooragang Island plant
11th April 2012
The leak of the chemical chromium VI at Orica’s ammonia plant on Kooragang Island led to Parliament establishing the Select Committee to examine the response to the leak by both the Government and Orica. Its findings were published in a report on 23
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Delivery of the Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - what it means for the large projects requiring dewatering
4th April 2012
The NSW Government has released a number of draft plans, policies and guidelines that deliver on its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy - but how will this impage large projects requiring dewatering?
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Christine's Leadership
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth Board of Directors Member
- City West Housing Director
- Australian Remediation Industry Cluster Member - Implementation Committee
- New South Wales Environment Protection Authority Board Member
