HopgoodGanim Lawyers is pleased to announce that we have been ranked as a second tier law firm by Doyle's Guide to the Legal Profession in Leading Environment & Heritage Law Firms - Queensland, 2017. This is an excellent achievement for the firm and our entire Environmental Law team. Congratulations also extends to Partners Sarah Macoun, David Nicholls and James Ireland for their individual inclusion in Doyle's Guide to Leading Environment & Heritage Lawyers - Queensland, 2017. A well-deserved congratulations to them.
Sarah Macoun (Leading) - Sarah brings to the team extensive experience in the areas of planning approvals, litigation and dispute resolution, together with many years of expertise and a keen interest in environmental legislation and policy. Her practice involves advising developers, government entities, and mining and infrastructure proponents across the spectrum of planning and environment
David Nicholls (Leading) - As the head of HopgoodGanim’s Planning and Environment practice, David has a reputation as one of Australia’s top planning and environment lawyers. David advises on planning and environment litigation with a strong focus on negotiated dispute resolution, as well as provides extensive front-end technical and strategic advice to project proponents and conducts due diligence.
James Ireland (Recommended) - James is well regarded as a trusted advisor specialising in the areas of planning and development approvals, planning litigation and dispute resolution, infrastructure, land valuation and the compulsory acquisition of land. James has over 20 years’ experience advising developers, local government and State government authorities on all aspects of planning and environment law.