Amanda Johnstone is a distinguished partner at Connor & Co Lawyers with more than 18 years of expertise in dispute resolution, litigation, environment and planning law, and local government law. She has adeptly managed significant commercial and planning matters across various judicial platforms in New South Wales, including the Local, District, and Supreme Courts, as well as the Land & Environment Court and the Federal Circuit Courts. Amanda's clientele includes a diverse array of corporate and individual clients whom she assists with issues ranging from general commercial disputes, contracts, and trade practices to negligence, personal injury, insolvency, bankruptcy, debt recovery, defamation, employment, and intellectual property matters. Her expertise extends to advising developers and property owners on complex environment and planning-related disputes, including defences to environmental prosecutions, planning and objector appeals, and litigation concerning contaminated land, boundary fences, and heritage issues. Having served as a partner at Connor & Co since 2021, Amanda has continually demonstrated her expertise in litigation and dispute resolution. She previously held the role of Special Counsel and began her notable legal career at Cowley Hearne, which later merged with Thomson Geer. Her academic accomplishments include a Masters of Environmental & Local Government Law and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, both from Macquarie University. Amanda is respected for her ability to navigate intricate legal landscapes and her commitment to delivering practical, effective solutions. Her reputation is solidified by her collaborative work with barristers and her unwavering dedication to her clients' needs. She invites potential clients to reach out at amanda.johnstone@connorco.com.au for exceptional legal guidance.
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Environment & Planning
Connor & Co Lawyers
Jan 2021 - Present • 5 years 10 months
Special Counsel
Connor & Co Lawyers
Dec 2016 - Jan 2021 • 4 years 1 month
Senior Associate
Thomson Geer
Jul 2016 - Nov 2016 • 4 months
Corporate Lawyer Secondee
Santos Ltd
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 • 3 months
Draftsperson, the Helwan Excavation Project, Egypt
Macquarie University
Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 • 4 years
Solicitor
Cowley Hearne Lawyers
Jul 2001 - Jun 2006 • 4 years 11 months
Paralegal
Baldwin Oates & Tidbury Solicitors
Jan 2000 - Jun 2001 • 1 year 5 months
Masters of Environmental & Local Government Law
Macquarie University
2011
Masters of Arts in Egyptology
Macquarie University
2007
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The College of Law
2002
Bachelor of Arts with Bachelor of Laws
Macquarie University
2001
Last checked: 30 Jun 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW
