HONES LAWYERS - Key Persons
Gavin Shapiro Partner Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning LawLand AcquisitionLocal GovernmentLand and Environment CourtWaste Gavin has spent over a decade developing broad experience in environment, planning, waste and administrative/local government law. Gavin has acted in planning matters for private developers, and local and state government authorities. This includes advising on strategy, project and DA documents,…
Jason Hones Managing Partner Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment and Planning LawLand and Environment CourtLocal GovernmentLand Acquisition He has worked in the legal industry since 1993 and was admitted to practice in 2002. Prior to law Jason worked in the building industry as a carpenter and project manager. Jason's practical experience is backed by his specialised planning, environmental and local government experience…
Job Titles:
- Alternate Chair
- Special Counsel
- Specialist in Local Government
Lesley Finn is an accredited specialist in Local Government and Planning Law and is a Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers. She has a vast amount of experience in the area of Local Government and Environmental Law including providing advice and services to not less than 26 Councils throughout New South Wales as well as to many private clients.
Lesley's experience extends to administrative law on behalf of Local Government Authorities and developers and proceedings in the Administrative Law Division of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. She has been involved in many review proceedings in the Land & Environment Court to set aside decisions of State Government Authorities and Local Government Authorities. She has also conducted many prosecution proceedings on behalf of Councils and has regularly made urgent applications to the above jurisdictions. Her ability to conduct onsite conciliation meetings with large numbers of residents and experts from many disciplines is well respected and will be an asset to any client needing her services and dealing with her.
Lesley is an Alternate Chair on the Local Planning Panels of Northern Beaches Council, Hunters Hill Council, and Mosman Council. She is also an Expert on the North Sydney Council Local Planning Panel.
Outside of work, Lesley enjoys the theatre, the symphony, travelling, taking long walks, and practices yoga for health and fitness.
Lesley Finn Special Counsel Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning LawLand & Environment CourtLocal GovernmentLand Acquisition Lesley Finn is an accredited specialist in Local Government and Planning Law and is a Special Counsel at Hones Lawyers. She has a vast amount of experience in the area of Local Government and Environmental Law including providing advice and services to not…
Peter Clarke Associate Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning LawLocal Government Peter brings a fresh perspective to the practice of Local Government, Planning and Environmental Law. Peter graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Environmental Law in 2016, and is on the NSW Young Lawyers Environmental and Planning Law Committee. He has years of…
Areas of Expertise
Environment & Planning Law
Serafina joined the Planning Law division of Hones Lawyers in September 2017 assisting the team in planning and property matters. Serafina completed her Bachelor of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney, and was admitted to the Legal Profession in February 2018. She is currently a member of the NSW Young Lawyers Environmental and Planning Law Committee.
Serafina began her career working primarily in conveyancing alongside a Partner in a conveyancing law firm where she progressed to managing conveyancing matters from opening of files through to completion. She also has experience working in the area of Family Law and Property Law. She then moved to focus on Planning and Development Law at Hones Lawyers.
Serafina has also spent years working in customer service roles and has gained valuable skills in communicating with the public. She has a client-focused approach and always aims to achieve the best outcome for clients.
Outside of work you can find Serafina engaging in her creative talents such as drawing and painting. She displays her artworks on exhibits annually at the Easter Show. She keeps fit through physical activity, which includes swimming at the beach.
Serafina Carrington Solicitor Areas of ExpertiseEnvironment & Planning Law Serafina joined the Planning Law division of Hones Lawyers in September 2017 assisting the team in planning and property matters. Serafina completed her Bachelor of Law at the University of Technology, Sydney, and was admitted to the Legal Profession in February 2018. She is currently a member…
Susan Hill Special Counsel Areas of ExpertiseLand & Environment CourtEnvironment & Planning LawLocal Government For 25 years, Susan has specialised in the areas of Local Government and Planning Law and is an Accredited Specialist in those areas of the law. She holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and is also a member of the Environment and Planning Law…