As a special counsel in Cooper Grace Ward’s property, planning and environment team, Vanessa brings together a detailed understanding of the law and a practical solution-focussed approach to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.
Vanessa has extensive experience as a strategic adviser and litigator acting for a broad range of clients. These include developers, private landholders, infrastructure providers, renewable energy companies, mining companies, agribusinesses, state and local authorities, educational facilities, banks and receivers. She advises on all aspects of planning, environment, development assessment, vegetation management, regulatory compliance, compulsory acquisition, environmental approval and land valuation matters.
Having worked alongside some of Queensland’s best planning, environment and development lawyers, and in-house for a local authority in London, Vanessa’s commercial and efficient approach ensures her clients receive practical advice and achieve exceptional results.