Victoria Shute - Lawyer

Victoria’s expertise is sought after by planners, surveyors, compliance officers and managers.

Profile

A lifelong passion for design, architecture and the environment, love for delicious SA wines and a fondness for problem-solving has driven Victoria’s dedication to her specialist fields of practice.

Victoria is one of Australia’s leading planning and environmental lawyers with consistent recognition from her peers and clients for many years in the prestigious Best Lawyers Australia list and Doyle’s Guide.

Victoria is known for her depth of experience, personable nature and ability to provide clear answers to difficult and technical legal questions.

In addition to her demonstrated expertise in planning, building safety, and environmental law, Victoria is known as a trusted advisor and advocate in administrative law, natural resources, rates sales and summary criminal matters.

Her reputation as a trusted advisor means that she is often asked to deliver workshops, briefings and seminars to council officers, assessment panels, Elected Members and professional bodies, and speak at state and national conferences for development professionals throughout Australia.

Victoria has taught a variety of undergraduate and post-graduate University and professional courses to law, planning, surveying, development and architecture students. She is widely published in a variety of State and national legal and business publications.

Outside of work, Victoria enjoys family time, dining with friends, and planning holidays within Australia and overseas.

 

 

  • Specialisations

    Planning
    Environmental
    Liquor Licensing
    Litigation

  • Affiliations

    Planning Institute of Australia
    Urban Development Institute of Australia
    Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
    Institution of Surveyors, Australia, South Australian Division
    Surveyors Board SA

  • Something you wouldn’t know

    Victoria attends hot yoga classes and is currently trying to perfect her standing head-to-knee pose.

  • Favourite quote

    “Life is opinion.” Marcus Aurelius