Paul Vergotis

Paul Vergotis is an Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environment Law and a recognised leader in the legal and regulatory aspects of urban development, local government, and environmental compliance. As a Partner in Madison Marcus’ Planning, Environment & Government division, Paul brings over 30 years of combined experience in legal practice and town planning.

Paul has built a distinguished career advising clients across New South Wales on planning law and litigation. His focus areas include development applications, land acquisition, regulatory approvals, and environmental disputes. He regularly appears as a solicitor-advocate in the Land and Environment Court of NSW and is known for his practical, solutions-focused advice in complex planning and infrastructure matters.

Key Areas of Practice 

• Planning, Environment & Government Law
  • Compulsory Acquisitions and Valuation Law
  • Contaminated Land and Due Diligence Reporting
  • Heritage, Biodiversity, and Planning Agreements
  • Land and Environment Court Litigation (All Classes)
  • Local Government Regulatory Advice
  • Planning and Development Approvals
  • Strata Renewal Schemes and Land Use Strategy

About Paul Vergotis

Before joining Madison Marcus, Paul held senior leadership positions at leading national law firms. His dual qualifications in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney and Law from Macquarie University equip him to deliver commercially strategic and well-rounded legal advice to both public and private sector clients.

Paul’s areas of expertise include development appeals, statutory order appeals, compulsory acquisition matters, heritage planning, biodiversity and infrastructure agreements, valuation disputes, and civil enforcement proceedings. He also advises on due diligence for land transactions, contaminated land management, and regulatory compliance at local and state levels.

Highly regarded in his field, Paul is an active contributor to law reform and professional development in the field of planning law. He sits on the Law Society of NSW Specialist Accreditation Board, the Law Society of NSW Planning & Environment Advisory Committee for Accredited Specialists, and the Law Society of NSW’s Environmental Planning & Development Committee. He also serves as Chair of the Bayside Local Planning Panel and as an expert panel member for Randwick Council.

Paul’s approach is grounded in integrity, clarity, and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape. With a passion for the built environment and a keen interest in streetscapes and architectural design, he brings both legal precision and real-world insight to every matter.

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