Megan Hawley

Megan is a distinguished lawyer at Lindsay Taylor Lawyers with an impressive 30-year career dedicated to planning, environment, and local government law. Having joined the firm shortly after its founding, Megan brought with her valuable experience from her tenure as a partner at two of Australia's top-tier law firms. Her legal prowess is particularly highlighted in her extensive work with both state and local governments, where she specialises in all facets of planning and development law. Her intricate understanding of planning agreements, coupled with her adept negotiating and drafting skills, has positioned her as a knowledgeable advisor on the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and various other planning and environmental statutes. Megan is also noted for her expertise in coastal land management, helping guide government entities through complex legal landscapes. In her extensive career, Megan has represented numerous local councils in property-related matters involving public land management under the Local Government Act 1993. Her familiarity with the Crown Lands Management Act 2016 and legislation concerning native title and Aboriginal land rights underscores her comprehensive approach to legal challenges in these areas. For over two decades, Megan has been a reliable legal adviser to local governments, providing insightful guidance on governance and probity issues under the Local Government Act 1993. Her exceptional advocacy skills are evidenced by her extensive experience appearing in the Land & Environment Court, where she has consistently achieved favourable outcomes for her clients, even in landmark cases. Megan's professional journey began with her admission to practice as a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW in 1991. Her commitment to excellence in her field is further recognised by her accreditation as a specialist in Local Government & Planning Law, as regulated by the Law Society of NSW’s specialist accreditation board.