Cliff Wirz

Cliff Wirz is the Director of Gantt Legal, a leading firm specialising in planning and environment law for developers throughout Queensland. With over 29 years of dedicated practice, Cliff has amassed considerable expertise in local government law, acting predominantly for developers in planning appeals and related legal proceedings. His career path includes valuable experience at King & Company and Phillips Fox, now DLA Piper, where he honed his skills in planning appeals, declarations, and injunction proceedings in the Planning and Environment Court. A seasoned professional in handling planning and building complaints in the criminal courts, Cliff offers comprehensive legal advice backed by a strong academic foundation, having earned a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Queensland, alongside his Bachelor of Laws. His commitment to the industry is further exemplified by his active membership in the Urban Development Institute of Australia. At Gantt Legal, formerly IPA Law Planning Lawyers, Cliff leads a team exclusively representing developers, ensuring their interests are diligently protected in all proceedings. His extensive experience has made Gantt Legal one of Queensland's most chosen planning litigation firms, having played a significant role in a large percentage of appeals within the Planning and Environment Court jurisdiction. Cliff's professional journey began with an articled clerkship at Heiner and Doyle and advanced through various solicitor roles, underpinning his dedication to providing exceptional legal services in the realm of urban development and planning law.