Annabelle acts for private individuals, developers, landowners, infrastructure providers and investors on a wide range of environmental and planning law issues in the UK.

Annabelle advises on section 106 and infrastructure agreements; community infrastructure levy liability, exemptions and appeals; planning due diligence for high-value real estate transactions; lawful development and enforcement matters; planning applications and appeals and wider strategic planning issues. She works closely with colleagues across the firm's real estate, planning and construction team to deliver practical, strategic and solution-focused advice that supports clients' commercial objectives.

Annabelle qualified as a solicitor in New Zealand in 2021 and joined Russell-Cooke in 2024.

• Graduated with Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (genetics major) from the University of Otago
• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
• Gained over three years of legal experience at a leading New Zealand law firm