Do you have the knowledge to excel in today's leasing environment? Are you up-to-speed on key leasing issues and solutions? Attend and examine agreements for leases and purpose-built facilities, where emerging industries are reshaping the traditional lease agreement. Learn how to effectively manage redevelopment, tenant downsizing, assignments, subleases, misleading conduct, make good and termination. Adapt to changing circumstances in this ever-evolving field. 243N34

Presenters

Mr. Sam Troutman, Senior Associate,
Sam is a property lawyer who is experienced in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Sam has advised clients on a broad range of property transactions, including the acquisition and sale of commercial and industrial real estate, commercial, industrial and retail leasing and off-the-plan residential and mixed-use developments. Sam acts for clients across both the public and private sectors including property developers, SME’s, local councils and state government agencies. Sam also has extensive experience in general property work such as put and call options, licensing, preparing and negotiating easements and strata documents and residential subdivisions. Sam focuses on his client’s objectives and always aims to assist his to achieve their business goals in a commercial and cost-efficient manner.


Ms Dannelle Howley, Partner,
A leading lawyer with a strong commercial acumen, Dannelle has acted on some of the largest acquisitions, developments and leasing projects in Australia and advises in relation to some of Australia’s most iconic assets. Consistently recognised in Australia’s Best Lawyers, Chambers and Partners and the Who’s Who in Legal, Dannelle’s clients credit her for being “one of the most intelligent lawyers” and “providing succinct, no nonsense practical advice based on her extensive industry experience and legal expertise.” With a specialist focus on complex, structured and large-scale transactions, the depth and breadth of Dannelle’s experience spans the real estate sector having acted for listed and unlisted property funds, private and government clients. She is at the forefront of the real estate sector in Australia and across Asia Pacific, and regularly presents at industry conferences and legal forums. Dannelle currently works at Squire Patton Boggs, a full-service global law firm.


Mr Andrew Grima, Partner,
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. This means matters are usually resolved quickly and efficiently, allowing his clients to focus on running their businesses. Andrew has acted for clients across a range of industries with regard to leases for premises of various sizes including national franchisors, retailers and distributors, local subsidiaries of foreign companies, ASX listed companies, local councils, government departments and government related entities, universities and SMEs. He has also acted on behalf of landlords in negotiating and drafting leases of sites to telecommunications carriers for the purposes of providing telecommunications facilities. Depth of experience and exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors provides Andrew with the expertise to resolve your legal needs. In addition to his legal and economics and accountancy degrees, Andrew is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a sound understanding of the financial and governance issues affecting companies. Andrew also has experience in commercial securities and has acted on behalf of major clients such as financial institutions, a listed pharmaceutical company and numerous manufacturing and supply companies with regard to drafting and registering securities and related transactions. In keeping with the firm's core values, Andrew has a strong commitment to the community. He regularly presents to peers and clients in his particular areas of expertise with a strong emphasis on providing training for other lawyers and his clients' in-house teams.


Mr. Anthony Herro, Principal Solicitor,
Anthony Herro is a recognised expert in retail and commercial leases. Anthony is ranked “leading” in the Doyle’s Guide 2023 in the category “Leading Leasing Lawyers NSW” 2023 and was ranked recommended in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. He is Principal Solicitor of Herro Solicitors, a boutique CBD law firm specialising in Retail and Commercial Leases. Anthony is an accredited Mediator with National Accreditation and is a Mediator with the Office of the Small Business Commissioner. If you have any questions regarding anything in the seminar or this paper, please feel free to telephone Anthony on (02) 9247 0100.


Ms. Maria Tsakirios, Special Counsel, MinterEllison
Maria Tsakirios Maria Tsakirios is a Special Counsel at MinterEllison specialising in property and leasing (commercial, industrial and retail) disputes. Maria has acted for a number of publicly listed and national corporations including shopping centre owners, managers and also for property developers. She is an experienced litigator, with particular experience in property and development and leasing litigation and commercial litigation, including contract law and competition and consumer law. She also practices widely in all forms of dispute resolution including mediations, arbitrations and commercial settlement conferences. Maria's approach to resolving disputes is practical and commercial. She enjoys getting to know her clients and the commercial drivers of their businesses so that she can ensure she provides tailored risk management advice to help manage disputes in their infancy and avoid litigation where possible. Maria is always mindful of her client's key objectives and commercial drivers and conducts litigation in a way which is ever mindful of the need to achieve legally correct but also commercial outcomes.  


Ms Alicia Albury, Partner,
Alicia specialises in all aspects of commercial property transactions, including property-related restructuring, turnaround and insolvency matters and energy and resources land tenure issues. Alicia is highly experienced in acquisitions and disposals of real estate, regularly advising developers, owners, fund managers, investors and government authorities on industrial, commercial, retail and hotel acquisitions, disposals and development, large scale residential and ‘mixed use’ developments, industrial, commercial and ‘anchor tenant’ retail leasing, property management, joint venture and co-ownership arrangements and major infrastructure projects. Alicia has acted for a range of clients across the public and private sector.


Mark Isaac, Barrister, Tenth Floor St James Hall Chambers
Mark was admitted to the NSW Bar in May 2021. Prior to coming to the Bar, he obtained his degree in Bachelor of Laws at the University of Auckland and was admitted to the High Court of New Zealand in 2014. He has gained experience working as a solicitor at Willis & Bowring and appearing in NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Local and District Courts, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Supreme Court. Mark is building a strong practice in equity, bankruptcy & insolvency and commercial disputes. He also practises in appellate law, building and construction and real property.


Mr. James Pearson, Barrister, Third Floor Wentworth Chambers
James is a highly regarded barrister with a focus on commercial and real property law. Since being called to the bar in 2015, he has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results for his clients. James' combination of legal expertise and strategic thinking has proven invaluable in resolving complex legal matters. He is passionate about providing high-quality legal representation and is dedicated to ensuring that his clients' interests are always protected. James accepts briefs to appear in all jurisdictions. His work is based primarily in Sydney and Brisbane.


Mr Andrew Fernon, Senior Counsel,
Andrew Fernon was called to the NSW Bar in 2000, having been previously admitted to practice in 1988 in both NSW and the ACT. He read with David Hammerschlag (now the Hon. Hammerschlag, Chief Judge in Equity, Supreme Court of NSW). Andrew has been a member of University Chambers since 2001, taking silk in 2020. Andrew maintains a broad practice; however he has particular interest and expertise in commercial, corporations, equity, insolvency, leasing / strata / real property. Andrew also appears in family law disputes, particularly involving issues of property, equity and insolvency. He has considerable experience in appellate work in all areas of his practice. Andrew appears in all courts and tribunals in all jurisdictions. Whilst based in NSW, he has had considerable recent experience appearing in Queensland.