Leeanne Bou-Samra
Special CounselAbout Leeanne
Leeanne is a specialist in Planning and Environmental Law. She has a long and substantial history in commercial litigation routinely appearing as solicitor advocate in complex litigation. Outcome driven, Leeanne has a well-earned reputation for developing cost effective, tailored legal and commercial solutions for her clients.
She provides advice to a variety of clients, consultants and local authorities who appreciate her honest, timely and practical approach.
What she does
Leeanne practises in Local Government, Planning & Environment; Commercial & Property Litigation; Mining & Land Law; Administrative Law; Dispute resolution; Regulatory, Summary criminal and enforcement proceedings.
Leeanne’s expert and common-sense advice is sought and given at various stages of the development approval process. She works effectively with her clients and their consultants to minimise challenges to the final outcome.
Leeanne is a current member of the Surveyors Board of Queensland and is a former member and Deputy Chair of the Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service Board. Leeanne is a presenter for the Queensland Environmental Law Association and the Planning Institute of Australia.
Leeanne’s expertise includes:
- advice on legislation relevant to development approvals processes
- project management and application management
- advice on regional planning and master planning
- advice on state planning policies
- due diligence investigations on large property transactions
- Planning and Environment Court appeals and declaratory proceedings
- development offences
- drafting and review of local laws
- environmental approvals, compliance and enforcement issues
- built heritage and Indigenous and cultural heritage advice
- advice on vegetation, coastal protection and other environmental matters
- local law prosecutions and enforcement proceedings
- advice on renewable energy projects
Who she works with
Leeanne works with major developers, mining companies and private entities, as well as consultants and local authorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws from the University of Queensland.
Life before Sparkes
Spanning 3 decades, Leeanne was an owner/operator of two boutique legal firms. Leeanne was recently Special Counsel in the Planning and Environment practice group leader for a national law firm.
Life outside of Sparkes
Leeanne is a long-distance runner and loves being outdoors. She is an avid reader, foodie and intrepid traveller.