Clare Gleeson is an associate in the Planning, Environment and Land Compensation Team within the Property Services Group.

Clare was admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales in 2006 and in Western Australia in 2007.  She holds degrees in Law and in Environmental Science, and is currently studying towards a Masters in Business Administration.

She brings to Lavan Legal extensive experience working in the local government on numerous development projects, environmental matters and general local government issues.

Her experience in the planning area includes working on development and subdivision proposals, appeals to the State Administrative Tribunal, land use conflict resolution, planning, building and health prosecution proceedings, as well as drafting planning laws and policy.

Clare has been involved in a range of environmental matters including clearance of native vegetation, threatened flora and fauna, project referral requirements under various local, state and commonwealth laws, noise regulations, contaminated sites and water licensing.

Since joining Lavan Legal, Clare has developed a special interest in water law, becoming a Member of the Australian Water Association’s Young Water Professionals, keeping abreast with water issues within WA including the impacts of the proposed water statutory reform.