We are delighted to announce the appointment of Suzy Whitty as a Special Counsel in our Property, Planning & Projects team, effective 19 October 2026. Suzy brings a wealth of planning and environment expertise and experience, further strengthening the firm's commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and outstanding commercial outcomes for our clients.
With over ten years' experience as a practising lawyer and a prior career in the Royal Australian Navy, Suzy is recognised for not only for her expertise, exceptional client service and engagement but also for her resilience, leadership, discipline and composure. Suzy has significant experience representing clients in the Land and Environment Court of NSW, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, in relation to development disputes, environmental proceedings, and compulsory acquisition matters. She has acted for both acquiring authorities and landowners including in the largest land acquisition case in NSW history, involving a compensation claim exceeding $500 million and has been a key advisor to private landowners and government in relation to high-value infrastructure, planning, environmental and waste matters.
"With Suzy's experience as both a planning and environment lawyer and an Australian Navy veteran, she brings a valuable and bespoke skill set and wealth of experience that is an ideal fit for Swaab. Her appointment strengthens our ability to support sophisticated clients involved in complex, large-scale developments, where her specialist expertise, commercial insight and discipline are critical for success. Suzy's addition is a meaningful enhancement to our capacity to deliver exceptional value, outstanding service and the Generosity of Spirit that sits at the heart of the Swaab Brand," said Mary Digiglio, Managing Partner at Swaab.
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