Representing regional and metropolitan Councils across Queensland.

Thynne + Macartney has a strong local government practice, and regularly represents councils across Queensland in all facets of Council operations.

Working closely with our regional Council clients, we help them achieve their objectives and support their strategy.

Our expertise

  • Planning + Environment
  • Property Law
  • Building + Construction

  • Native Title
  • Workplace Health + Safety
  • Maritime + Transport

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Thynne + Macartney is registered as a Local Buy Pre-qualified Supplier and our lawyers are actively involved with industry, including:

Whether you’re growing communities or regions – we’re with you.

 


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Awards & Recognition


Best Lawyers

Land Using & Zoning

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2025), Lawyer of the Year (2020)

Planning & Environment

  • Tim Quirk – (2017-2025)
  • Tony Calligeros – Ones to Watch in Australia: Planning & Environment (2025)

Best Law Firms

Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Brisbane

  • Land Use & Zoning Law– (2025)
  • Planning & Environment Law – (2025)

Environment & Heritage

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2021-2024)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2019)

Planning & Development

  • Leading Law Firm – Recommended (2016-2017, 2019-2021, 2024), Third Tier (2022-2023)
  • Tim Quirk – Recommended (2015-2024)

Partner of the Year

  • Tim Quirk, Planning & Environment – Finalist (2018 & 2021-2022)