Best Hooper Lawyers is a Melbourne based boutique law firm specialising in property, planning and land development advisory law. The practice focuses on town planning, land development, and related property transactions, providing clients with legal guidance at every stage of a project from acquisition through planning to disposal. The firm works with landowners and developers to deliver strategic advice and effective representation to support complex property initiatives.

Best Hooper's reputation is built on its deep expertise in Town Planning and Land Development Law and its ability to combine technical legal skill with practical industry insight. The firm has been recognised by Doyle's Guide as a first tier planning and development firm in multiple years and by Best Lawyers for Planning and Environmental Law, underscoring its standing in Victoria's property development sector. This track record reflects sustained leadership in advising on planning schemes, environmental considerations and land development matters.

Client service at Best Hooper is underpinned by a partner led approach and direct access to senior practitioners, enabling timely and commercially aware advice. The firm emphasizes collaboration and flexible working arrangements to support efficient project delivery. In 2022 the firm relocated to Level 12, 10 Queen Street Melbourne to support collaborative work and enhanced client engagement.

About Best Hooper Lawyers

Founded in 1886

31 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Best Hooper specialises in Real Estate by advising landowners and developers across the property lifecycle, from acquisition and planning through development to disposal. The practice covers property transactions and planning and development matters, delivering strategic guidance and practical representation to facilitate efficient project delivery and compliant outcomes.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Hooper's Dispute Resolution practice focuses on resolving disputes related to property development and planning matters, including contractual issues and planning approvals. The team employs negotiation, mediation and, when necessary, litigation strategies to protect client interests and minimise disruption to project timelines.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

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