Suzanne mainly practices in compulsory land acquisition and compensation law and has extensive experience acting for Government departments, statutory authorities and private clients.
Suzanne advises on the whole realm of the land acquisition process from acquiring interests in land to resolving claims for compensation under the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 and the Planning and Environment Act 1987, either by negotiation or via complex and lengthy litigation in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the Supreme Court.
Suzanne also advises clients on aspects of the Water Act 1989, particularly regarding easements and powers of water corporations and obligations.