Clare Wootton

As a key member of both the Local Government, Planning & Development team and the Property and Commercial Law team Clare is highly specialised in property matters relating to both individuals and local government, including:

• Land acquisitions under the Land Acquisition Act 1993;
• Agreements pursuant to Part 5 of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993;
• Amendment of sealed plans to extinguish or amend covenants and easements under the Local Government (Building and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993;
• Long use/adverse possession applications under the Land Titles Act 1980;
• Strata title amendments and issue resolution for strata titled properties; and
• Creation, amendment and extinguishment of easements and covenants under the Land Titles Act 1980 and Conveyancing and Law of Property Act 1884.

Clare acts for a broad range of clients including local government bodies, developers and individuals.

Clare has a particular interest in historical land investigations, access issues, dedication of land, reserve roads and notations on land titles and providing advice in relation to the issues that arise within these areas.

In addition, Clare has extensive expertise in providing advice and assistance to clients with complex property law matters including the implementation of subdivisions, easements and covenants, as well as conveyancing matters, contract preparation and advice.