I provide specialist legal advice and practical solutions to the Australian retirement living sector. I am listed in the Doyle's Guide as a 'recommended lawyer' in the Health and Aged Care category for Queensland.My main point of difference is the complete understanding of the sector that I have derived through many years of first-hand experience working with national retirement village operators, manufactured home park owners, regulators and top tier law firms. This understanding enables me to identify relevant issues and implement commercial solutions with unparalleled efficiency.My clients appreciate the practical approach I bring to their matters, including assessing and acquiring communities; general compliance; complex budget issues; drafting contract documents and resolving disputes. I regularly provide in-house training and genuinely believe that staff development is not only a valuable tool to mitigate risk, it is also a wonderful way to empower teams and improve culture. I also believe that training has to be practical, to the point, interactive and entertaining. I enjoy actively participating in the retirement living sector and am a member of the Property Council's Retirement Living Committee. I have previously participated in the government's parliamentary working committee in relation to manufactured homes in Queensland and the Property Council's Residential Committee, and have delivered numerous talks and facilitated training for the Property Academy; Property Council of Australia; LASA; various universities; the UDIA and some major operators.I have a background in property and finance law, and often assist clients with a range of residential property matters, including developments, leasing, acquisitions and disposals.