Presenters

Michael Stannard, Partner, Mellor Olsson Lawyers
Michael is a Partner in Mellor Olsson’s property team and has over ten years’ experience in commercial property law. Michael’s practice focuses on acquisitions, disposals, and leasing of property; development, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects; community and strata titles; and property due diligence. Michael is a member of the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. He sits on the Property Council's Tax and Economic Trends Committee and UDIA’s Urban Renewal and Liveability Committee. He is a past member of the UDIA’s Developer Finance, Tax and Regulation Committee. He regularly presents workshops and seminars on property law to professional services firms and industry bodies. Michael was recognised as a Rising Star by Doyle's Guide (2023) and Australasian Lawyer (2024).


Jessica Tabe, Special Counsel, Thomson Geer
Jessica is a Special Counsel in Thomson Geer's property team and has over eight years of experience in commercial property law.  Jessica practices in a wide range of property law, with a particular focus on leasing and large scale development projects. Jessica regularly acts landlords, tenants, vendors, purchasers and developers in relation to a comprehensive range of matters including retail and commercial leasing, renewable infrastructure projects, large scale due diligence and large scale development projects.  Jessica is a past member of the SA Property Council's Future Directions Committee and Shopping Centres and Retail Committee.  Jessica was recognised as a Rising Star by Doyle's Guide in 2022 and 2024.