The 2026 listing of leading Australian In-House Planning & Environment Lawyers details in-house counsel practising within the areas of planning and environment matters in the Australian legal market who have been identified by Australia’s senior level planning and environment lawyers working within private practice for their expertise and abilities in the area.
Janelle Amy, Sutherland Shire Council – Sydney
Kathryn Barras, Chevron – Perth
Rosemary Bullmore, Woollhara City Council – Sydney
James Fan, Georges River Council – Sydney
Brent Hollingworth, Department of Transport & Planning – Melbourne
Melissa Mallos, Strathfield Council – Sydney
Sarah McCabe, Brisbane City Council – Brisbane
Elton Morais, Moreton Bay Regional Council – Brisbane
Sian Rainford, Melton City Council – Melbourne
Jeff Reilly, Wollongong City Council – Wollongong
Christina Renner, Winten Property Group – Sydney
Ian Repper, State Solicitors Office – Perth
Alex Singh, City of Sydney – Sydney
Clare Somerville, R. Corporation – Melbourne
Anna Summerhayes, Transport for NSW – Sydney
Nathanial Trappett, Gold Coast City Council – Gold Coast
Victoria Vilagosh, VIDA Rail – Melbourne