Introducing Lavan’s Government and Property Advisory Service

Every commercial or property undertaking of any size in Western Australia requires approvals from the relevant state government bodies and agencies.  Lavan’s Government & Property Advisory Service is an exciting new initiative offering client support for the approvals process.

Our Government & Property Advisory Service team provides specialist support in obtaining approvals and assistance in negotiations with state government bodies and agencies.

Services provided include:

• advice on strategy to secure state government approvals for projects;
• advice for landowners on how to unlock value in their landholdings;
• advice on how to navigate the way through the state government’s procurement processes, particularly for commercial deals and/or unsolicited bids;
• advice as to which departments, agencies, ministers and/or senior bureaucrats need to be engaged with;
• assistance with preparation of project proposals and submissions to relevant government departments with a focus on the issues that matter to government;
• planning and guidance in preparation for meetings with ministers and senior bureaucrats; and
• support at meetings with ministers and senior bureaucrats.

Supporting our provision of government advisory services is Lavan’s highly experienced Property Services Group, comprising highly capable legal practitioners with extensive experience acting in and advising on legal matters involving state and local government in Western Australia.  Our Property Services Group’s understanding of the key drivers, challenges and expectations of the public sector in Western Australia is second to none.

Commenting on the new government and property advisory service, Lavan partner Peter Beekink said:

“We believe this is a unique experience offering in the WA market.  This service will be a real value add to clients seeking to advance projects with the state government or to procure approvals from state government agencies for projects in WA”.