Biography

Member Nicholas Loos was appointed to the Land Court of Queensland on 31 May 2024. Previously, Member Loos appeared in a range of property, planning, local government, water, heritage, valuation and mining cases. 

In recent years, Nicholas had appeared in cases concerning:

• Development approvals for significant sites in Brisbane, North Queensland and Far North Queensland;

• The valuation of key CBD parcels of land;

• The development and maintenance of mining infrastructure;

• The determination of financial assurance for mine sites;

• State and local heritage;

• Determination of complex infrastructure charging arrangements; and

• Enforcement/ prosecution actions involving allegations of serious environmental harm.

Nicholas also had a broad ranging advisory practice and is experienced in representing clients in alternative dispute resolution.

Areas of Practice

• Administrative Law

• Compulsory Acquisition

• Local Government

• Mining, Energy & Resources

• Native Title

• Planning & Environment

• Property

Doyles Guide Ranking: Leading Planning & Environment Barristers

2014     Recommended (Queensland)
2015     Recommended (Queensland)
2016     Leading (Queensland)
2017     Recommended (Queensland)
2018     Leading (Queensland)
2019     Leading (Queensland)
2020    Preeminent (Queensland)
2021     Leading (Queensland)