Jim is a partner in our Real Estate, Planning & Environment and Local Government Teams, who advises public and private sector clients on the development, use and management of land, as well as resolving related disputes.
Experience & expertise
Jim offers a broad skill set across property and planning and environmental law, enabling him to provide practical, commercially focused advice on contentious and non‑contentious matters.
He acts for NSW local councils, state government authorities and community groups on a wide range of issues, including property transactions, heritage, governance, land contamination, development approvals and planning and environmental disputes. He also has specialised expertise in strata and community title development.
Prior to joining Moray & Agnew, Jim practised in leading law firms in Sydney and London, gaining valuable international and top‑tier experience across commercial, planning and property law.
Admitted to practise law in the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia, Jim is known for working closely with clients to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues. He combines technical expertise with pragmatism, helping clients manage risk, achieve their objectives and resolve disputes efficiently.
Jim delivers bespoke presentations to clients on a wide range of planning, environment, local government and property topics.
Work highlights
Jim’s notable matters include representing Muswellbrook Shire Council in the important rating case, Mangoola Coal Operations Pty Ltd v Muswellbrook Shire Council, as well as acting on behalf numerous other NSW local councils in cases arising from planning, rating and environmental contentions in the Land and Environment Court of NSW, the NSW Court of Appeal and the High Court of Australia.
Professional background
