John was admitted as a partner in 1993, bringing to the firm expertise and experience acquired in a legal career which commenced in 1976.
He appears regularly as an advocate in the town planning jurisdiction and has extensive experience in town planning law, Local Government law, environmental planning law, property development and liquor licensing.
He is a fellow of VPELA, a former President of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) and the Chair of the UDIA planning committee.
John was recognised in Doyle’s Guide in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 as a Preeminent Lawyer. He is also ranked amongst the Best Lawyers in Australia (2017-2025 eds). He has also been recognised with The Best Lawyers in Australia Award every year since 2017. In 2024 he was recognised as the Best Lawyer in Australia for Land Use and Zoning Law in Melbourne.
