Liam Cunliffe

About Liam

Liam is an Associate in Thynne + Macartney's Agriculture group. He works closely with Partner Raquel Bond to advise and negotiate on behalf of landholders and farmers in relation to renewable energy, coal seam gas, mining and other resource projects.

With a background in compulsory acquisition matters, Liam brings a strategic and evidence-based approach to securing fair compensation for landholders for activities undertaken on their land.

He has experience in proceedings before the Planning and Environment Court, Land Court and Magistrates Court, and has acted for clients across regional Queensland, including the Darling Downs, Western Downs, Maranoa, Cairns, Cassowary Coast and the Atherton Tablelands.

Before joining Thynne + Macartney in May 2025, Liam acted for local governments, Queensland Government departments and private property developers in planning and environment matters, and also represented Native Title holders in negotiations related to mineral exploration and infrastructure.

Originally from Yungaburra in the Atherton Tablelands, Liam is now based in Brisbane and travels to meet clients throughout regional Queensland.

Thynne + Macartney's Agriculture group is recognised as the leader in Queensland and services a wide market of farmers, graziers and businesses with rural, residential and commercial property portfolios throughout Queensland, Northern New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws Hons – QUT
• Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – College of Law
• Legal Practitioner of Supreme Court of Queensland - July 2021
• Legal Practitioner of High Court of Australia

Memberships & Appointments

• Queensland Law Society