Olivia Bamess

Olivia joined McLeod Fisher & Hamdorf in January 2026.

Olivia previously worked at a large law firm practising in property and real estate law, where she had had a strong focus on land development and land tenure matters. She has experience undertaking due diligence, advising on subdivision processes and conditions, preparing relevant subdivision documentation, and navigating complex tenure issues. Olivia has also supported transactions including renewable energy projects, acquisitions and disposals of land, land swap and cost-sharing arrangements, and redevelopments of community infrastructure.

During her studies, Olivia worked as a paralegal in property and real estate at her previous firm and in land administration for a large metropolitan local government, gaining experience with the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) and the inner workings of local government.

Olivia holds a Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction) from Murdoch University.