About Rely Legal
Amanda Duhigg
Principal Solicitor | Compulsory acquisition and property lawyer
Rely Legal is a NSW law firm practising exclusively in compulsory land acquisitions and property law. We represent landowners, tenants and businesses whose properties are impacted by compulsory acquisition (we never act for acquiring authorities). We also help buyers and sellers with conveyancing across NSW.
Amanda holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is a member of The Law Society of NSW. She leads every matter and is available to speak with you directly at each stage.
Compulsory acquisition experience
Amanda has assisted landowners, tenants and business owners on the following projects requiring compulsory acquisition in NSW. This includes Transport for NSW road widening and rail projects, Transgrid and EnergyCo transmission easements and easements for access tracks, Sydney Water easements, deed of release advice under the Reconnecting River Country Program (Murrumbidgee Project), council full and partial acquisitions, and the NSW Government's Resilient Homes Program.
Across these matters, Amanda has advised on Proposed Acquisition Notices (PANs), prepared and negotiated compensation claims, and advised on full and partial acquisitions and construction leases (also known as temporary leases).
- NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water – Reconnecting River Country Program (Murrumbidgee Project)
- Transport for NSW – Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2
- Transport for NSW – Jervis Bay to Hawken Road Upgrade
- Transport for NSW – New Richmond Bridge Stage 2 Project
- Transport for NSW – Mulgoa Road Upgrade
- Transport for NSW – Grose River Bridge Project
- Transport for NSW – Horsley Drive & Polding Street North Project
- EnergyCo – New England Renewable Energy Zone
- EnergyCo – Hunter Transmission Project
- EnergyCo – Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Transmission Project
- Transgrid – Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector (VNI West Project)
- Transgrid – HumeLink Project
- Sydney Water – Upper South Creek Advanced Recycling Centre
- Sydney Water – Transfer Wastewater Pump Station Project
- Hawkesbury City Council – Vineyard Precinct Development
- Liverpool City Council – Austral and Edmondson Park Compulsory Acquisitions
- Blacktown City Council – Hambledon Road Extension Project
- Ku-Ring-Gai Council – St Johns Avenue Precinct
- NSW Government – Resilient Homes Program
Compulsory acquisition lawyers for landowners, tenants and businesses in NSW
We represent landowners and landholders impacted by compulsory acquisitions by Transport for NSW, EnergyCo, Transgrid, Sydney Water and other acquiring authorities, including land acquired for road upgrades, transmission line (electricity) easements and water infrastructure.
From the first contact by the acquiring authority through to final compensation, we guide you through the process under the Just Terms Act and negotiate with the acquiring authority on your behalf. We also assist with hardship applications where land is reserved for acquisition.
Under the Just Terms Act, the acquiring authority is required to pay your reasonable legal and valuation costs, and Rely Legal does not charge a gap fee.
Serving Sydney and regional NSW
We act for clients throughout NSW, including Western Sydney, the Hunter, the Central Coast, New England and the North West, the Central West and Orana, the Northern Rivers, the Riverina and the South Coast. Regional clients can meet with us by phone or video call.
Conveyancing and property law across NSW
We provide fixed fee conveyancing for buyers and sellers of homes, investment properties and land, with clear and practical advice from contract review through to settlement.
We act for clients across Sydney, including Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, and throughout NSW. Call 0494 565 875 for a quote.
Rely Legal offers a free initial consultation for compulsory acquisition matters and fixed fee quotes for conveyancing.
Call us today on 0494 565 875 or (02) 8215 1552.
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