Chalk & Fitzgerald - Lawyers & Consultants

Economic and community development

Every community has an interest in its own economic and social development. Whether it be grass-roots planning for a new health centre or a joint venture on a major mining project, we can assist communities in defining their long term goals and developing achievable plans to realise them. We can also help them manage the external partnerships that often supply the capital and expertise on which development may depend.

Our services include:

  • Advising on and drafting community land and business plans;
  • Strategic planning;
  • Facilitating partnerships and strategic alliances;
  • Values identification and support;
  • Governance negotiation, drafting and advice;
  • Agreement drafting;
  • Commercial litigation;
  • Advising on infrastructure planning and development;
  • Home ownership schemes, community and social housing;
  • Community benefit schemes;
  • Trusts and public benevolent institutions;
  • Government liaison and advocacy; and
  • Advice on joint venture and contracting opportunities.