Introducing The VRRA's legal representative

Mr John Hammond of Hammond Legal

After interviewing three legal firms and completing due diligence, The Vines Residents and Ratepayers Association (The VRRA) engaged John Hammond of Hammond Legal to represent residents of The Vines in opposing the proposed The Vines Golf Course redevelopment.

Our community fighting fund has been established since 2021 to pay for legal and other professional services.

“John Hammond has practised as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia for over 35 years. John has extensive experience in civil litigation, commercial disputes, crime, employment law and local government law. He has a vast knowledge of different practice areas and has advised individuals, companies and partnerships in a wide range of commercial litigious and non-litigious matters.

As Mayor of the Town of Cottesloe (1997 – 2003) and Chairman of the Town’s Town Planning Scheme Review Committee (1999 – 2003), John has worked at length with local government officers and planning consultants.