Leanne O'Neill
Partner
Compulsory Acquisitions & Valuations
Expertise
Leanne is highly experienced in advising on land acquisition and valuation matters, with particular expertise in legislative reform and compensation frameworks. She has acted for the State of Queensland, statutory bodies, ASX-listed companies, and private landholders in compulsory acquisition matters under both State and Commonwealth legislation. Leanne regularly negotiates compensation outcomes for infrastructure projects and advises on valuation disputes under the Land Valuation Act 2010 and related legislation.
Experience
- Advising the State of Queensland regarding legislative reform in relation to the Land Valuation Act 2010;
- representing State of Queensland, statutory authorities, ASX listed companies, landowners and lessees on compulsory acquisitions under a variety of legislation including without limitation State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, Acquisition of Land Act 1967, Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and in respect of Commonwealth land primarily governed Lands Acquisition Act 1989; and
- negotiating compensation agreements on behalf of landholders with resuming authorities for significant and minor public infrastructure.