Alex McGlue is a partner in Lavan’s Planning, Environment & Land Compensation team.
Alex advises 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.
He 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). Alex 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. Alex 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 an efficient and technically correct manner.
Professional Profile
Bachelor of Laws
University of Western Australia (2011)
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Western Australia (2011)
High Court of Australia (2013)
Supreme Court of Western Australia (2013)
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ Planning & Environmental Law, Perth 2022-2027
The Best Lawyers in Australia™ Land Use and Zoning Law, Perth 2027
Doyle’s Guide Planning and Environment Lawyer (Leading) Western Australia 2025, 2026
Doyle’s Guide Planning & Environment Lawyer (Recommended) Western Australia 2022-2024
Doyle’s Guide ‘Rising Star’ Planning & Environment Law Western Australia 2016
Law Society of WA Environment (Town Planning and Local Government Committee)