Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Presenters
Laura Raffaele, Partner, Bartier PerryLaura is a confident and competent practitioner who regularly appears for her clients in Classes 1 - 5 of the Land and Environment Court. With a keen awareness of the concerns of local councils, developers and other clients, she is able to protect her client’s interests at all stages of litigation. Laura is often called upon to appear at contested applications and is respected by her peers in the planning law jurisdiction. Laura possesses excellent research skills. Utilising a broad range of resources, including online legal databases, she is able to quickly identify key authorities and legal principles. Laura keeps up to date with developments in the law and can apply this in a practical sense in advising and acting for clients. Laura efficiently manages the progress of her Land and Environment Court matters, including managing large teams of experts, counsel, and (in matters where considerable public interest is involved) resident objectors. In many instances, Laura is asked to advise and then appear at short notice. She communicates effectively and keeps her clients informed and updated on progress.
