Hannah Riggs
Hannah Riggs

Hannah Riggs

Partner

Hannah Riggs

Partner

About Hannah

A highly experienced commercial litigator, Hannah helps private and public sector clients navigate planning and environmental law compliance and disputes.

Working with a diverse range of clients – from extractive resource operators and developers, through to government entities and landowners – Hannah advises on planning and development approvals, environmental compliance, incident response, litigious negotiation and matter strategy.

Experienced in complex litigation matters, Hannah has represented her clients in the Planning and Environment Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Land Court.

As the current President of the Queensland Environmental Law Association (QELA), Hannah is at the centre of new developments and reform relevant to environmental law. Her commitment to the community extends to her past roles within QELA – including as Vice President, Treasurer, Sub-committee Chair – and her role as a member of the Queensland Law Society’s Planning & Environmental Law Committee. Hannah is also a member of the Property Council of Australia’s Queensland Planning & Environment Committee.

Hannah is both respected and well connected within the environmental law community and regularly shares her knowledge and insights through white papers, publications and presentations. 

Recognised for her expertise, Hannah is included in The Best Lawyers in Australia (2019 – 2022 editions) in the categories of Planning & Environmental Law and Land Use & Zoning Law and in Doyle’s Guide in the category of Leading Town Planning & Development Lawyer – Queensland (2023).

Hannah's areas
of expertise and industry focus

Areas of expertise

Corporate Legal Services

Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Corporate Legal Services

Corporate Legal Services

Corporate Legal Services

Planning & Environment

Industry focus

Professional recognition

2025 – 2020

Best Lawyers in Australia – Planning and Environmental Law

2025 – 2020

Best Lawyers in Australia – Land Use and Zoning Law

2023

Doyle’s Guide – Leading Town Planning & Development Lawyer, Queensland

Latest insights by Hannah

Queensland Land Court Considers Scope 3 Emissions and Human Rights Impacts

1 December 2022
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Proposed amendments to Queensland environmental legislation

1 November 2022
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Queensland Government releases final version of the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan

1 July 2022
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The EPBC Act Review: An Update

5 April 2022
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