People
Say hello to the best and brightest in consulting for Melbourne planning & property law and town planning. Our team enjoy staying at the forefront of all planning challenges to get consistent results.
Mark Naughton
Founder & Director - Legal
Mark is a highly networked, senior lawyer with extensive experience in the practice of planning and environmental law. He is the Managing Director and Founder of PPP.
Chris Taylor
Director - Legal
A senior lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience in advising, advocacy and litigation, Chris has been with Planning & Property Partners since the beginning.
Paul Little
Director - Planning
With extensive experience in a broad range of town planning and environmental approval processes, Paul is as passionate about design and Melbourne’s liveability, as he is about getting results for clients.
Johan Moylan
Director - Planning
A practical and results driven town planner, with a background in private consultancy from a multi-disciplined property practice, Johan is recognised for his clear thinking and value-add expertise through all stages of the development process.
Sean Balding
Chief Operating Officer
Sean brings extensive management and professional services experience to PPP which he has gained working across multiple sectors and industries.
Bernard McNamara
Special Consultant
As a recognised expert in planning and development, Bernie brings his deep knowledge of activity centre planning, commercial project feasibility, and infrastructure to PPP.
Amanda Johns
Director - Legal
Amanda is a senior lawyer with a great depth of experience in the area of development approvals.
Tyrone Rath
Director - Legal
Tyrone is a passionate and energetic lawyer in the firm's legal team and advises commercial and private clients in litigious and non-litigious town planning and environmental law matters.
Nicholas Touzeau
Director - Planning
As an accomplished and commercially minded town planner, Nick is a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and strengths in project positioning, major development facilitation, rezoning and development applications.
Sue Zhang
Director - Planning
Sue is a qualified planner with experience across a wide range of strategic and statutory planning projects. She has experience with all stages of the development cycle in both urban and regional contexts. She also regularly appears as an advocate on behalf of private and public sector clients at VCAT.
Scott Edwards
Director - Legal
Combining his legal skills with a degree in politics, Scott’s practical and outcome-driven approach is invaluable in navigating the development approvals process.
Rob McKendrick
Director - Legal
Rob brings a unique breadth of experience to his practice. Having initially trained as a statutory planner and practiced in one of Victoria’s largest and most dynamic Councils, Rob made the transition to legal practice and is now plying his trade as one of PPP’s trusted advocates and regularly appears for a variety of clients at VCAT.
Anastasia Hatzis
General Manager – People & Culture
Anastasia joined PPP as a law graduate, developed her skills as a lawyer, and a few years ago, transitioned into the role of General Manager - People & Culture.
Luke Mooney
Associate Director - Planning
Luke brings a collaborative approach to project facilitation, having worked with a wide spectrum of clients and other land development disciplines.
Hannah Wilson
Associate Director - Legal
Hannah joined PPP’s legal team in early 2021, having spent the previous 5 years in the planning and property teams at a large national law firm.
Mathew Wilson
Associate Director - Planning
With a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills, Mathew brings a thorough and considered approach to the preparation and management of permit applications.
Julian McCluskey
Senior Planning Consultant
Julian joined Planning & Property Partners in 2022 and has worked as a town planner in both public and private sectors since 2007. Julian has a keen eye for detail and prides himself on his quality of work.
Charlotte Townshend
Associate - Legal
Charlotte joined PPP with a Bachelor of Laws and International Studies, majoring in politics.
Tom Morrison
Associate - Legal
Joining the legal team with a Bachelor of Art and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Tom brings a strong mix of legal skills and policy expertise to Planning & Property Partners.
Jack Zhang
Associate - Legal
Jack holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Environments (Major in Property). He brings a combination of both legal skills and technical knowledge to assist in planning matters. He is committed to seeking the best result for clients.
Red Fennessy
Senior Town Planner
Red joined PPP at the beginning of 2022, following the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Majoring in Urban Planning. Red brings with him a comprehensive skillset and an eager attitude to be the best at what he does.
Skye Arnold
Lawyer
Skye joined PPP as a Lawyer having been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in October 2023. Prior to admission, Skye completed a Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations) at Deakin University.
George Vasilopoulos
Lawyer
George holds a Bachelor of Laws and has completed a Master of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne. His Master’s included a minor thesis, which explored the legal intricacies of restrictive covenants and their relationship with urban development challenges.
Tristan Layton
Lawyer
Tristan joined the legal team with a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in politics) from the University of Melbourne and was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in September 2024.