With nearly 25 years’ experience, I lead Thynne + Macartney’s Planning + Environment team. Independently recognised for my expertise in planning and environment law, I assist clients with their litigation and advice concerning development, management and compliance in this complex and changing area of law.Since 2020, I have won a number of landmark planning and environment matters. Clients come to me for advice when resolving difficult and high profile planning and environment disputes. With experience and success in enforcement and prosecution proceedings for development and environmental offences, infrastructure agreements, compulsory acquisitions, Land Court litigation and compliance with Environmental Authorities, I can guide clients through all their planning and environment matters creating the best commercial result with minimal delay or obstruction. My independent recognition includes:Best Lawyers Australia - Land Use & Zoning (2017-2024)- Lawyer of the Year for Land Use & Zoning (2020)- Planning & Environment (2017-2024)Doyle's Guide Queensland- Planning & Development - Recommended (2015-2023)- Environment & Heritage - Recommended (2019)Lawyers Weekly - Partner of the Year Awards- Finalist for Planning & Environment (2018 and 2021-2023)Queensland Law Society - Excellence in Law Awards- Queensland Solicitor of the Year (Large Firm: 20+ PCs) - Finalist (2022-2023)
Listed skills include Litigation, Mediation, Infrastructure, Legal Advice, and 9 others.