Christine Covington, Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

With over 36 years’ experience in planning, environment and property law, Christine is recognised as a market-leader, having played a pivotal role in countless property transactions, urban renewal developments, landmark infrastructure projects and mining projects.

As a property lawyer, as well as a planning and environment specialist, Christine’s unique combination of skills enables her to provide clients with a distinct perspective on property development, planning and environmental compliance. She also has extensive experience acting in planning and environment appeals in the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Christine is the Chair of the ACT City Renewal Authority and an Industrial Committee Member of the Property Council of Australia. Christine is a former board member of the NSW Environment Protection Authority, Barangaroo Delivery Authority and City West Housing Pty Limited, an affordable housing provider. She served as a representative for the state government on the Central Sydney Planning Committee for two years.