Biography

Nicholas appears in a range of property, planning, local government, water, heritage, valuation and mining cases. 

In recent years, Nicholas has 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 has 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)
2022    Leading (Queensland)
2023    Leading (Queensland)
2024 Preeminent (Queensland)

Contact

Phone: (07) 3221 0866
Email: loos@qldbar.asn.au