Glen McLeod

Glen McLeod is widely recognised as a leading environmental and planning lawyer in Western Australia, bringing over 47 years of experience to his practice. Having served as a senior partner at major national and international law firms, he founded Glen McLeod Legal in 2012 to focus exclusively on environmental and planning law. The firm is independently rated as ‘First Tier’ in its field by Doyles, a respected guide to the legal profession. Glen’s expertise spans a range of complex legal matters including development law, valuation, land acquisitions, compensation for injurious affection, contamination, and climate change law. He is highly skilled in analysing intricate issues, providing strategic advice, managing approval processes, and representing clients in litigation. Beyond his legal practice, Glen is committed to sharing his knowledge through lecturing, research, and contributions to planning and environmental law publications. He has served as a board member of the Environmental Protection Authority, holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University, and is a Council member of the International Bar Association’s Section on Energy, Environment, Resources and Infrastructure Law.