Alex McGlue
Partner

Alex McGlue
Partner

Alex McGlue is a partner in Lavan's Planning & Environment team.

Alex advises property developers, private landowners and governmental bodies in relation to all aspects of land ownership, development and regulation, with his practice covering both litigious and advisory matters.

He has particular expertise in advising clients on complex planning law issues (covering matters such as development applications, subdivisions and structure plans) and compliance with environmental law obligations (at both State and Federal levels).  Alex also acts for both dispossessed landowners and acquiring authorities in compulsory acquisition and other land compensation matters.

Alex regularly appears in merits review proceedings in the State Administrative Tribunal, in judicial review and appeal proceedings in the Supreme Court and in local government prosecutions in the Magistrates Court.  Alex has also been involved in various matters in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the District Court.  Alex also regularly appears on behalf of clients at meetings of local government Councils and similar decision-makers.

Alex is regarded by both his clients and colleagues as being somebody who provides legal services in both an efficient and technically correct manner.

CONTACT
Direct  +61 8 9288 6890
Fax  +61 8 9288 6001
alex.mcglue@lavan.com.au

PRACTICE TEAMS
Metronet
Planning, Environment & Land Compensation

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Town planning
Environment
Administrative law and judicial review proceedings
State Administrative Tribunal proceedings
Land compensation
Contaminated sites issues
JDAP deputations
Property due diligence
Conveyancing and land transactions
Drafting and reviewing contracts and deeds
General litigation


EDUCATION

Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Australia (2011)

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Western Australia (2011)


ADMISSIONS

High Court of Australia (2013)

Supreme Court of Western Australia (2013)


RECOGNITION

Doyle’s Guide Doyle’s Guide ‘Rising Star’ in Planning & Environment Law in Western Australia - 2016

Doyle's Guide Recommended Leading Planning and Environment Lawyer in Western Australia - 2022, 2023, 2024

Best Lawyers in Australia™ Planning & Environmental Law in Perth, Australia - 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025


MEMBERSHIPS

Law Society of WA Environment (Town Planning and Local Government Committee)


PUBLICATIONS
13 September 2024
10 May 2024
29 February 2024
How can I help you?
Contact Alex McGlue here.