Retail Leases Masterclass
Reduce risk, resolve disputes and strengthen your retail leasing expertise.
Retail leasing comes with a unique set of legal and practical challenges. From managing high-risk tenancies to resolving disputes, understanding how to minimise ri sk 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.
- Date
Friday, 18 September 2026
Registrations Close 5:00 pm, 15 September 2026
- Time
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Registration opens 9:30 am
- Location
REIV HQ – 617 Victoria Street, Abbotsford 3067
- Price
Member: $180 inc GST
Non Member: $200 inc GST
Staff Subscriber: $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.
Rex Afrasiabi
Rex Afrasiabi is the Director of New Chapter Legal and Bond Property Lawyers, two leading Australian law firms specialising in commercial and property law. With over 20 years of experience, Rex is recognised as a leading legal adviser for real estate agencies, business owners, and entrepreneurs navigating complex legal and commercial matters.
Acknowledged by Forbes Australia as one of the country’s top choice lawyers for real estate agencies, Rex acts for some of Victoria’s largest and most successful firms, advising on agency structuring, franchise agreements, rent roll transactions, compliance, litigation, and succession planning. In 2023, he founded Bond Property Lawyers, now one of Australia’s fastest-growing property law firms. Purpose-built for real estate agents and mortgage brokers, the firm fills a long-standing market gap by offering a bespoke technology platform that delivers real-time transaction updates with a leading legal team.
Its unique B2B2C model has driven rapid national growth within just two years. Rex is also a judge for the prestigious REB Awards and The Adviser Better Business Awards, and co-hosts Real Estate Renovators, a business podcast for real estate professionals.
His thought leadership has appeared in Forbes, The Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Herald Sun, and leading industry podcasts. Outside of work, Rex values time with his two daughters and credits his family — and the values instilled by his migrant parents — as the foundation for his drive, resilience, and purpose.
