Clive is renowned as a pragmatic lawyer. He has a deep understanding of the retail sector and, through industry experience, has built many long-term ‘trusted advisor’ relationships with clients.
Clive has a well-earned reputation as an expert in the field of shopping centre leasing and management. In addition, he is a very experienced capital transactions lawyer and has acted in the sale and purchase of some of Queensland’s major shopping centres and commercial buildings.
His general commercial advice has helped some of Queensland’s most successful small-to-medium sized enterprises through every stage of the business development cycle.
Clive has been described by his clients as ‘accessible’, ‘understanding our needs’ and ‘crystal clear’, as well as ‘providing good solutions to problems’. Clients also say that Clive ‘understands what we want’ and ‘understands the commercial reality’.
Clive’s expertise has been recognised by clients and peers, with citations in independent legal directories including Best Lawyers Australia and Doyles Guide in the areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law.