Paul McQueen
Barrister
Paul McQueen has practised specialist law for more than 35 years and is widely regarded as a leader in town-planning, environmental, and land-compensation matters, acting both as counsel and strategic adviser in State and Federal Courts. He advises on every facet of development approvals, compensation claims, and judicial review, and is an honorary fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia. A former lecturer in planning law at the University of Western Australia, Paul holds Commerce and Law degrees as well as a Master of Laws degree.
Please contact Paul regarding availability, fees, or any other enquiries.
Master of Laws (Distinction)
University of Western Australia, 1998
Bachelor of Laws
University of Western Australia, 1990
Bachelor of Jurisprudence
University of Western Australia, 1989
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Western Australia, 1989
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Chambers Asia Pacific (Environment)
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Best Lawyers in Australia ™ (Planning and Environment)
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Best Lawyers in Australia ™ (Land Use and Zoning Law)
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Doyle’s Guide Preeminent Lawyer WA (Planning and Environment Law)
2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Doyle’s Guide Leading Barrister WA (Planning and Environment)
2026
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PHILANTHROPY
NCSLSC (BM)
2000 – current
Legal Aid WA Panel
2015 – 2020
Director and Board Member of the Perth Symphony Orchestra
November 2023 – current
UDIA WA State Council
2000-2005
UDIA WA Enviro Development Chair
2010-2020
The Kids Research Institute Australia (formerly Telethon) - Perth Festival Foundation
current
Planning Institute of Australia Honorary Fellow
2015
Planning Institute of Australia WA Honorary Solicitor
1995 – 2025