Simon is an Associate in Gallaway Cook Allan's Resource Management team, specialising in helping clients navigate complex planning, environment, and regulatory challenges across the Otago region.
His core function is providing clear, practical solutions for a broad and diverse client base, including property developers, large-scale primary sector operations like poultry farms, electricity distribution providers, and neighbours involved in land use disputes.
Simon provides hands-on advice and support across the full spectrum of resource management law, focusing on:
For Simon, the best part of the role is problem-solving: tackling unique issues and achieving practical, positive outcomes for clients, often in complex, high-stakes environments.
Simon is an experienced advocate, representing clients in multiple forums. He has appeared in numerous District and Regional Plan Change hearings and handled proceedings at the Environment Court and High Court level.
Simon is a founding member of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki | Sustainability and Community Group, which focuses and inspires the firm’s environmental accountability and community contribution efforts.
LLB, BA (OTAGO)
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