About
Joanna Ling is a Partner in the Environment and Planning department at Thomsons in Australia. She advises major Australian companies and individuals on planning, development, environmental matters (including contaminated land, heritage, water, pollution and waste) and compulsory acquisition, and has extensive litigation experience in the Land and Environment Court and Court of Appeal; she is an Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environment Law (Law Society of New South Wales) and was recognised as 'One to Watch' in Best Lawyers (2024, 2025) and as a Rising Star in Doyle's Guide (2024).
Practice areas
Environment & PlanningPlanning & DevelopmentLitigationContaminated LandHeritageWaterPollution & WasteCompulsory Acquisition
Office
Expertise
Planning & DevelopmentEnvironmental LawContaminated LandHeritageWater LawPollution & WasteCompulsory AcquisitionLand & Environment Court LitigationJudicial Review & Civil Enforcement
Admissions
- Accredited Specialist in Planning & Environment Law, Law Society of New South Wales