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.
Scott Edwards
Director - Legal
A highly respected lawyer who also holds a degree in politics, Scott’s practical and outcome-driven approach is invaluable in navigating the development approvals process with his clients.
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.
Belinda Abbott
Chief Operating Officer
Belinda is a senior leader with extensive experience across finance, governance and operational leadership. She has deep professional services expertise as a former Deloitte Audit & Assurance Partner and has held leadership roles with a strong focus on talent and organisational capability. At PPP, Belinda oversees finance, operations and governance. She is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Institute of Company Directors.
Amanda Johns
Director - Legal
Amanda is a senior lawyer with a great depth of experience in the area of development approvals.
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.
Hannah Wilson
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.
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.
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
Associate Director - Planning
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.
Anthony Scarpaci
Senior Town Planner
Anthony brings experience from working with several private consultancies across metropolitan and regional areas. He has worked in both statutory and strategic planning, combining technical expertise with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes.
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.
Tom Russell
Senior Town Planner
Tom has worked as a town planner across both the public and private sectors and holds a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning.
Joseph Connellan
Senior Town Planner
Joseph brings many years of statutory town planning experience in the public sector with a focus on residential development, and holds a Masters of Urban Planning.
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.
Tiffany Yeo
Lawyer
Tiffany joined the legal team with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in October 2024.
Nazem Kacmazer
Planner
Naz joined the planning team after completing a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) at RMIT University, where she was recognised for her academic excellence with two urban planning scholarships.
Tom Pollock
Lawyer
Thomas joined the legal team with a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Design (majoring in town planning and property) from the University of Melbourne.