About Mills Oakley

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. With 170 partners and more than 700 staff, we offer strong expertise across all key commercial practice areas.

From origins in Melbourne in 1864, Mills Oakley has grown to become a domestic leader in legal services with clients that include S&P / ASX200 listed companies, government departments and agencies, private companies, financial services and individuals.

Anticipating tomorrow's challenges - today.

Mid rise pattern book now in place: New Chapter 7 of the Housing SEPP commences

The new ‘mid rise’ pattern book is now in force. It makes it possible to secure development consent for new development configurations that would, in some areas, not previously have been approvable.
This may deliver extra density in some locations that was not previously available. In some instances, it may also reduce construction costs and secure improved amenity outcomes for future residents.

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Our people are pioneering, incisive, accountable and fearless in our commitment to create success for our clients. We offer a new level of legal service that bridges the gap between the law and modern business reality.