Jack provides timely, pragmatic legal advice across all areas of property and real estate, commercial, and liquor licensing law. His diverse client base spans property developers, business owners, rural landholders, landlords and tenants, as well as private individuals—each of whom benefit from his clear, outcome-focused approach and deep understanding of South Australian legislation and property practices.
Jack’s strength lies in his ability to build strong working relationships with clients to gain a clear understanding of their objectives, identify potential risks, and deliver tailored legal solutions that support their desired commercial outcomes.
He has specific experience in a wide range of matters, including:
- Developments – Advising on high-rise, off-the-plan, greenfield, and multi-stage developments, including contract drafting, finance structuring, acquisitions (including put and call options), construction, and divestment strategies.
- Rural Transactions – Supporting primary producers and rural landowners with land and business sales and acquisitions, Crown Lease matters, water licensing, and farm sharing agreements.
- Business Transactions – Providing legal support for complex business acquisitions and disposals, including real estate agencies, hospitality venues, wineries, and agricultural enterprises.
- Leasing – Acting for landlords and tenants in relation to commercial leasing matters, including incentive agreements, agreements to lease, lease disputes, and shopping centre tenancies.
- Licensed Venues – Advising on the acquisition, leasing, and sale of licensed premises, as well as changes to and transfers of liquor licences and profit-sharing arrangements.
- General Commercial – Assisting clients with commercial matters such as shareholders’ agreements, business structures, and share or unit sale agreements.
- Land Titles Office Practices – Advising on a broad range of registration and property title issues, including adverse possession claims, Limited Title conversions, lease registrations, caveats, and mortgages.
In 2019, Jack completed a Master of International Business at the University of Adelaide. Combined with his legal expertise, this qualification enhances his ability to deliver commercially attuned legal advice that aligns with his clients’ broader business operations and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Adelaide
- Masters of International Business, University of Adelaide
- Bachelor of Media, University of Adelaide
- Diploma of Languages, University of Adelaide
- Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, College of Law
