Western Australia’s leading
environment and planning law firm
We are a Western Australian based law firm, specialising in environment, planning, development, land compensation and government law.
Since 2012 McLeod Fisher & Hamdorf have provided high-quality advice and service to its clients in environment and planning law. Our skills and experience extend to land valuation, waste, heritage, land contamination, energy, water, land clearing and government decision-making.
Our Beliefs
We believe in helping you navigate the landscape of planning, environment, development, land compensation and government law. In everything we do we place your needs into sharp focus. We are driven by our core values in helping you achieve your goals.
Our Approach
We combine a deep knowledge of the law with an agile, boutique legal practice. We resource your legal matter with the right amount of legal expertise and support at an agreed fee arrangement. The result is that we can offer strategic and practical advice that will help you achieve your goals or resolve a dispute effectively.
Our Specialities
Environmental Law
Expert legal support on environmental compliance, impact management, and approvals for development, mining, agriculture, and conservation projects.
Planning & Development
Strategic advice and representation on land use, development approvals, and planning disputes within WA’s complex planning framework.
Land Compensation Law
Trusted advice and representation for landowners seeking fair compensation for compulsory acquisition or land use impacts.
Renewable Energy, Climate Change & Carbon Farming
Legal expertise in renewable energy, climate policy, and carbon markets to support sustainable projects and opportunities.
Government Decision Making
Expert advice on navigating government decisions, legislation, and regulatory processes for individuals, companies, and statutory bodies.
Waste & Resource Recovery
Comprehensive legal support across the waste and resource recovery lifecycle, including compliance, approvals, and regulatory disputes.
Native Vegetation
Specialist legal support for land development involving native vegetation, from approvals and offsets to defence against clearing prosecutions.
Heritage Law
Legal guidance on heritage approvals and protections for developments involving European and Aboriginal heritage sites or listings.
Meet the team
Our team fosters strong, trusted relationships with clients and consultants, working collaboratively to navigate complex legal challenges. Driven by a passion for excellence, we handle the legal complexities—so our clients can stay focused on what they do best: running and growing their businesses.
