Presenters

Nicole Unger, General Counsel, Real Estate Institute of NSW
Nicole is a senior corporate real estate lawyer with a diverse professional background, ranging from top-tier to in-house roles. She specialises in real estate, projects, compliance and strategy, and has a strong background in statutory interpretation, governance, stakeholder engagement and complex contractual arrangements. Nicole is also experienced in a range of corporate matters, having worked on a number of high profile transactions for corporate and government clients. Nicole is known for her ability to provide clear, commercially grounded advice in highly regulated environments and to communicate legal and policy issues in a way that is easy to understand. She has a deep understanding of the NSW property framework and the operational realities of real estate practice, with strong project management and leadership skills to provide prompt advice to her clients whilst building strong relationships with those whom she works. Nicole has been General Counsel at the Real Estate Institute of NSW for over 12 years, where she leads the Institute’s legal, regulatory and policy functions. In this role, Nicole advises on a broad range of issues affecting the real estate profession, including property, strata and leasing law, regulatory reform, compliance, professional standards and risk management. She plays a key role in shaping REINSW’s advocacy and submissions to government, translating complex legislative proposals into practical guidance for industry stakeholders. She actively engages with policymakers and stakeholders, contributing to discussions at the highest levels in areas such as anti-money laundering, strata and residential rental reforms, influencing the legal landscape on behalf of the real estate sector.


Andrew Grima, Partner, Bartier Perry Lawyers
Andrew Grima is a Partner at Bartier Perry. Andrew has significant experience and expertise in all facets of retail and commercial leasing, including: assisting and advising both landlords and tenants in their negotiations; drafting leases and other related transactions; assignments, surrenders and enforcement of obligations. Andrew also has extensive experience in major leasing and construction projects. Andrew approaches his legal matters in a practical way -getting to the real issues at hand by bringing clients together to communicate with each other about their concerns. By getting the parties to the table quickly, Andrew finds that they are able to move past the legal fog to identify the real issues.