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Ian Wright
Senior Partner
Ian is a senior partner in Colin Biggers & Paisley's Planning Government Infrastructure & Environment group. With more than 35 years of experience, Ian has established a reputation as a trusted advisor to public sector and private sector clients on all aspects of planning, government, infrastructure and environment law.
Overview
Ian has a wealth of experience in providing legal advice, preparing and reviewing infrastructure agreements, drafting land use and infrastructure planning instruments, and drafting state and local government statutory instruments. Ian's contributions to state government legislation include the Urban Land Development Authority Act 2007, State Planning Regulatory Provisions for various Queensland Regional Plans, and amendments to significant Acts such as the Integrated Planning Act 1997 and the Brisbane Casino Agreement Act 1983. Ian also has a strong background in conducting planning, environmental, and public law litigation.
Recognised for his expertise in planning and environment law, Ian has been listed in several industry directories including:
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Doyle's Guide 2014 to 2024 - Pre-eminent Town Planning and Development Lawyers, Queensland
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Doyle's Guide 2016 to 2022 - Leading Environment and Heritage Lawyers, Queensland
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Doyle's Guide 2023 to 2024 - Recommended Environment and Heritage Lawyers, Queensland
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Best Lawyers in Australia 2016 to 2025 - Leading Practitioner in Planning and Environmental Law
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Best Lawyers in Australia 2021 to 2025 - Leading Practitioner in Government Practice
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Best Lawyers in Australia 2025 - Leading Practitioner in Land Use and Zoning Law
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Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2013 to 2025 - Recognised Practitioner in Environment and Planning Law
Ian is a multidisciplinary lawyer with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics, and a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning. Ian is a Certified Practising Planner member of the Planning Institute of Australia, a trustee of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, and a former President of the Queensland Environmental Law Association. Ian has also served as a lecturer in Environmental Law and Assessment at Queensland University of Technology from 1993 to 2015 and in Planning Law at the University of Queensland from 1997 to 2005
