Prior to joining P&E Law, John was a Special Counsel in the Native Title and Resources Team at Queensland Crown Law. John has also worked in the private legal sector in top and mid-tier firms. Previous to his career as a lawyer, John was a geologist/geophysicist working in mining and exploration projects throughout Australia and…
Cameron practises in landholder impacts associated with mining and renewable energies throughout the Surat Basin and surrounding areas. He advises clients on landholder mining (Coal Seam Gas/Petroleum Pipelines) Conduct and Compensation Agreements, landholder renewable energy (Solar Farm/Wind Farm) Conduct and Compensation Agreements, Alternative Arrangements (Noise Agreements), Variations, Make Good Agreements and Petroleum Pipeline Easements. Cameron…
Olivia has recently completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Business at the Queensland University of Technology, majoring in public relations in her business degree. During this time, she also undertook Indigenous Knowledges units for her elective components. During her Practical Legal Training, Olivia undertook placement at the Federal Court with the…
Mellisa is passionate about environmental and social issues and commenced her law career in the Planning and Environment field following her admission to practice in 2019. Prior to law, her professional background includes roles in hospitality management and marketing in which she developed and honed her skills in client interaction, leadership, communication and teamwork. As…
Georgia has recently completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast, majoring in ecology in her science degree. Georgia’s honours thesis for her law degree involved an examination of law and the environment. Georgia has gained valuable experience with the firm during the last year as an…
While completing his Bachelor of Laws at Queensland University of Technology, Liam obtained work experience in a range of legal disciplines, including insurance claims, alternative dispute resolution and criminal law. During his work experience in P&E Law’s Cairns office, Liam became fascinated with planning, environment and native title law, particularly with the benefit that these…
Cara came to us as a work placement student in 2019 and prior to that volunteered at the Environmental Defenders Office. Cara is drawn to planning and environment law by her passion for the environment and enjoys being able to play a part in the provision of well-designed and thoughtful developments. Outside of the office…
David advises native title claim groups, Aboriginal corporations and land trusts in native title determination applications, land tenure, land use, future acts, cultural heritage and economic development including resource extraction. Doyles have recognised David as a native title rising star in the country. He has always had a keen interest in this area of law…
Renee has a professional and academic background in environmental management and has experience in environmental assessment and reporting. Doyles have recognised Renee as a planning and environment rising star in the country. Renee has worked out of both the Maroochydore and Cairns offices and now heads up the practice in Brisbane focussing on planning and…
Tanya has extensive experience in interpreting and advising on a broad range of planning and development legislation, including the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) (and the superseded planning Acts), the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), the Building Act 1975 (Qld), the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (Qld), the Environmental Offsets Act 2014 (Qld), the Water Act 2000 (Qld),…
Andrew has a critical legal mind with up-to-the-minute knowledge of this area of law. He provides clients with advice to achieve low risk, high value and timely outcomes. Andrew’s clients include developers, Councils and community interest groups. Andrew provides due diligence advice, assists with problem solving in the course of development applications and conducts appeals…
Matt has more than 20 years experience in legal practice and has represented parties throughout Queensland and interstate. Matt heads up P&E Law’s Coal Seam Gas team. Matt has extensive experience in local, State and Commonwealth planning and environment law including the conduct of Planning and Environment Court, Federal Court and Land Court applications and…
Lestar wants to be more than a “service provider” to his clients and aims to be a trusted legal advisor. The distinction relates to the relationship Lestar prefers to have with his clients. Lestar wants to make a positive difference in the areas in which he practices. He is passionate and considered in his approach.…
Michael has been recognised by Chambers Global as a leading lawyer in native title law, the only Queensland lawyer outside Brisbane with that recognition. Chambers states: “sources describe him as ‘a solid and very experienced practitioner’ who is notably proactive and ‘good to deal with’.” Michael has also been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a…