David John Baird
BA, LLB Solicitor Advocate
Admitted 1981
2021 - Current
Legal Consultant & Special Projects
Available for Legal Matters & Advisory, NSW Australia
Burnt Enterprises Pty Ltd
Independent Producer, Film & Television
David John Baird
Baird Lawyers was a premier boutique law firm specializing in local government and planning law in New South Wales, Australia.
With over 40 years experience in the industry, we provided unique strategic and tactical insight into every issue our clients may face. This experience, combined with a unique service commitment and guaranteed competitive pricing, provided real value in a competitive market.
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Principal David Baird remains highly regarded as one of the top town planning lawyers in Sydney, having personally appeared in over 300 cases, affecting almost every Sydney Metropolitan Council and many regional Councils.
He also acted for the Local Government and Shires Association, now Local Government NSW.
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The firm was established in 2015 by David Baird, having retired from partnership at HWL Ebsworth. David’s decision to establish Baird Lawyers is based upon his belief that clients should receive intimate and personalised legal services in the most cost efficient and effective way possible.
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In 2021, David proudly retired after 40 years of exceptional service to local government and the private sector. He is available for special projects, please contact SWS Lawyers for more information.
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David is now embarking on a new career in writing and film production and is the Independent Producer at Burnt Enterprises located in Sydney Australia. Visit DavidJBaird.com
Notable Career Highlights
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Case history
David has personally appeared in over 300 contested hearings (including prosecutions) and throughout his career has achieved a success rate exceeding 85%.
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Appearances
Appeared as Solicitor Advocate in numerous leading cases in the Land and Environment Court and Supreme Court, Court of Appeal of NSW and the High Court of Australia.
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High Court of Australia Appearance
Acting for Canterbury Council in the High Court of Australia in a leading case regarding use of residential premises for religious worship Canterbury City Council v Moslem Alawi Society.
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Advisory
Advising on all aspects of the Protected Disclosure legislation, Council’s rights and obligations under the Ombudsman Act 1974 and access to public information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
There Is No Lawyer More Eloquent Than the Heart.
Sylvain Maréchal (1788)
Independent Producer - Film & Television
Published Author, industry leading Lawyer and now Film and Television producer, David John Baird is now the Director of the Independent Production House, Burnt Enterprises located in Sydney Australia.
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David's passion for storytelling, music and real life drama led him to establish Burnt Enterprises in 2021. Embarking on a global search for a new generation of drama and documentary entertainment, he is currently working on projects in the UK, USA and Australia.
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Attaching world renowned talent and Award winning Actors, David's exceptional projects are set to hit the screen in 2024/2025.