Airports and marinas

Airports and marinas face unique legal challenges that can only be addressed by a law firm with dedicated industry knowledge and experience.

Our team of highly experienced commercial lawyers are at the forefront of solutions to legal issues confronting airports and marinas.

Based in Brisbane, our airport and marina lawyers have experience acting for a variety of parties and stakeholders in these sectors. We understand the differing perspectives each party brings to transactions, projects and negotiations.

Legal services for airports

We provide advice and support to clients on: 

  • Legal aspects of airport management
  • Terminal developments
  • Aviation related agreements
  • Leasing, subleasing and licensing
  • Property and commercial matters
  • Document solutions to support management of regional airports across Australia and New Zealand.

Legal services for marinas and marine infrastructure

Our services to clients include: 

  • Leasing, subleasing and licensing
  • Commercial contracts and agreements
  • Marina-related insurance claims
  • Marina berth conveyancing
  • Liaising with government, port authorities and other stakeholders on issues that affect marinas and other marine infrastructure.

Active involvement in the airport and marina sectors

Cooper Grace Ward is a proud member of the Australian Airports Association. Our lawyers have advised airport owners, operators, contractors and developers on an extensive range of legal issues. This extends to commercial and legal advice on the planning, development, leasing and operation of airports, particularly in Queensland.

Our marina clients include governments, as well as retail and commercial clients, involved in the operation, leasing and development of marinas.

For advice on airport and marina law and related matters, call (07) 3231 2444 or email one of our key contacts directly.

Key contacts

Clive-Nichol
Clive Nichol
Partner
Michael-Donnelly-web
Michael Donnelly
Special Counsel
Meg Johnson
Meg Johnson
Special Counsel

Publications

New Queensland Property Law Act commences 1 August 2025 – are you ready?

The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) comes into effect from 1 August 2025, replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld).

Property law experts from Cooper Grace Ward rank highly in latest industry guide

Doyles Guide have released the 2025 rankings for the top property lawyers and law firms in Queensland and Cooper Grace Ward has once again performed highly.

Don’t let the door hit you ... No negligence for automatic door striking airport visitor

In the claim of Gray v Wagga Wagga City Council [2021] NSWDC 108, the plaintiff failed to prove negligence against the Wagga Wagga City Council after an automatic door at an airport closed and struck her, injuring her neck, left shoulder and back.