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Alex is a partner of Lavan, an independent law firm in Perth operating in association with Gadens.

He practices primarily in the planning & environment sector, advising property developers, private landowners and governmental bodies in relation to all aspects of land ownership, development and regulation, with his practice covering both litigious and advisory matters.

Alex has particular expertise in advising clients on complex planning law issues (covering matters such as development applications, subdivisions and structure plans) and compliance with environmental law obligations (at both State and Federal levels). He also acts for both dispossessed landowners and acquiring authorities in compulsory acquisition and other land compensation matters.

Alex regularly appears in merits review proceedings in the State Administrative Tribunal, in judicial review and appeal proceedings in the Supreme Court and in local government prosecutions in the Magistrates Court. He has also been involved in various matters in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the District Court.  Alex also regularly appears on behalf of clients at meetings of local government Councils and similar decision-makers.

Alex is regarded by both his clients and colleagues as being somebody who provides legal services in both an efficient and technically correct manner.