Thomas McKeown

Thomas McKeown serves as the Director of McKeown Solicitors, where he leverages his extensive experience in representing clients across a broad spectrum of development projects. His expertise spans from residential to large-scale commercial, retail, extractive industry, and industrial developments. Additionally, Thomas is adept in managing environmental and heritage matters, whether they arise as a consequence of development or exist independently. Thomas is a seasoned advocate, regularly appearing in the Planning and Environment Court, as well as participating in mediations and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) conferences. His proficiency in these areas has earned him recognition in Doyle's Guide as a recommended town planning and development lawyer in Queensland. Beginning his legal career as a Legal Support Officer at the Director of Public Prosecutions, Thomas quickly advanced to a solicitor position at Connor O'Meara Solicitors. His tenure there saw him promoted to Senior Associate, providing him with a wealth of knowledge in legal practice. Following this, he further honed his skills as a Senior Associate at Thynne + Macartney before assuming his current role. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Electronic Commerce and a major in Accounting from The University of Queensland. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology, underscoring his strong academic foundation in both legal and commercial disciplines.