Retail Leases Masterclass
Registrations are now closed
Retail leasing comes with a unique set of legal and practical challenges. From managing high-risk tenancies to resolving disputes, understanding how to minimise risk is essential for commercial property professionals.
Join us for this practical masterclass designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to better navigate today's retail leasing environment.
Hear from experienced legal professionals Nicole Davidson and Rex Afrasiabi as they share practical guidance on managing retail lease disputes, mediation, reducing risk for landlords and tenants, protecting agencies when engaging contractors, and the key considerations that can help prevent issues before they arise.
Whether you're negotiating new leases, managing existing tenancies or advising clients, this masterclass will provide practical insights and real-world examples you can apply in your day-to-day role.
Key Outcomes
Identify and reduce risk when managing retail leases, high-risk tenancies and contractor engagement
Navigate retail lease disputes with confidence, including understanding mediation processes and practical strategies to avoid issues before they escalate
Learn practical strategies to protect your agency and your clients
Group Bookings
Bring your team with you and save! Purchase 5 or more tickets for a 20% discount. Please contact events@reiv.com.au for group bookings.
*While speakers are confirmed at the time of promotion, unforeseen circumstances may arise that necessitate changes to the program. REIV reserves the right to substitute speakers where required.
- Date
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Registrations close - 12 October
- Time
09:30 am – 12:30 pm
Registration opens 9:00 am
- Location
REIV HQ – 617 Victoria Street, Abbotsford 3067
- Price
Member: $180 inc GST
Staff Subscriber: $200 inc GST
Non Member: $250 inc GST
- Virtual Attendance
A limited number of virtual tickets are availble for regional members who are unable to attend in person.
Member: $100 inc GST
Staff Subscriber: $110 inc GST
Non-Member: $140 inc GST
- CPD Hours
4 CPD Hours
Nicole Davidson
Nicole has mediated over 300 commercial disputes including shareholder disputes, employee disputes, contractual disputes, outstanding debts, restrictive covenants, defamation and insurance matters.
She is a nationally accredited mediator and has completed an Advanced Mediation program at Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. She is currently a panel member for the Victorian Small Business Commissioner and the Office of the Franchising Mediation Advisor. As a qualified lawyer and a former insolvency practitioner and investment banker, Nicole brings a wealth of real world experience to her mediation practice.
Nicole worked on major insolvencies such as Brashes and Ansett Airlines. Having completed articles at Minter Ellison, Nicole moved into more commercial roles in organisations including Société Générale, Lehman Brothers, Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. She has an excellent understanding of commercial practice.
Nicole adopts a flexible approach to mediation to ensure the best possible satisfaction for all parties, working with lawyers to ensure agreements that are reached are enforceable. In addition to her mediation work, Nicole is an experienced facilitator, teaching negotiation and conflict resolution skills to clients across professional services and industry.
Jeremy Koadlow
Jeremy Koadlow is a co-founder and Director of New Chapter Legal. Before commencing his legal career, Jeremy built more than 20 years of experience as a business founder and director, giving him a rare blend of commercial insight and legal capability.
He now practises in commercial transactions, employment law, and leasing for clients across the hospitality, real estate, and professional services sectors.
A key point of difference is Jeremy’s approach: he delivers the legal support he wished he had received as a business owner—practical, commercially minded, and deeply focused on client experience.
