Alex Gelber practices predominantly in environmental and planning law matters.
Alex has extensive experience advising in relation to urban and greenfield development, complex subdivisions, infrastructure provision including drainage networks, land valuation and compulsory acquisition. Alex also has experience in associated aspects of property law including easements, restrictive covenants and public land issues.
In recent years, Alex has worked closely with specialised regimes such as Infrastructure Contributions, the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution and the Windfall Gains Tax.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Alex was a partner in a national commercial law firm where he acted on behalf of private clients, councils and a variety of statutory authorities.
Alex has appeared frequently as an advocate in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and Magistrates Court.
Alex holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Arts from Monash University.
Alex's mentor is Nicola Collingwood and his senior mentor is Jason Pizer SC.
