Guy Dwyer is a partner in our planning, environment and first nations practice in Sydney
Guy is a lawyer with deep experience and expertise in all aspects of environmental law, including planning approval pathways for major projects, biodiversity, Aboriginal cultural heritage, compulsory acquisition and valuation of land, pollution and contaminated land, environmental due diligence, waste and water. He advises and acts for clients in both transactional and litigation settings, especially for clients in the resources, renewable energy and commercial development sectors.
In addition to these traditional aspects of environmental law, Guy also advises and acts for clients on matters relating to climate change law, especially as it relates to carbon capture and storage and carbon markets.
Guy also maintains an active involvement in academic and pro bono activities in this area, serving as an updating editor for environmental law loose-leaf services produced by Thomson Reuters and contributing publications to academic texts and journals.
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Australian Environment & Planning Year in Review 2025
18 May 2026
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Crossing borders and regimes: the legal landscape for CCS repurposing
14 May 2026
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Deep dive into global climate change litigation in 2025
14 May 2026
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NSW Planning system reforms
14 May 2026
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Land Court recommends mine expansion not be approved because of inadequate GHG emission mitigation measures
14 May 2026
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Legal perspectives on reservoir licences and liability in the context of Carbon Capture & Storage
14 May 2026
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NSW implements 'net positive' Biodiversity Conservation Act reforms
14 May 2026
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EPBC Act reforms: most significant change to Australia's environmental law in decades
14 May 2026
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Amendments to NSW environmental laws: a major number of minor amendments
14 May 2026
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South Australia's new Biodiversity Act: Key changes and next steps
14 May 2026
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Recent developments in PFAS regulation around Australia
14 May 2026
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NSW EPA's new prescriptive climate change mitigation requirements mean big changes for high-emitting industries
14 May 2026
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