Team Members

Clive Nichol

Partner
Clive Nichol began his career with Cooper Grace Ward 27 years ago and has recently returned to the firm’s property and commercial team.

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.

  • Solicitor – Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Lancaster University, England
  • Graduate Diploma of Shopping Centre Management – University of Queensland
  • Recommended for Leasing Law – Doyles Guide 2017, 2018, 2021 – 2022, 2024
  • Leading for Leasing Law – Doyles Guide 2019 – 2020
  • Listed in Leasing Law and Real Property Law – Best Lawyers Australia every year since 2018

Specialisations

  • Retail leasing and property management
  • Acquisition and disposal of commercial property
  • Property development
  • Airports

Areas of Expertise

Publications

Podcast: Coffee with CGW – Get to know Clive Nichol

Join us for a coffee chat with property partner Clive Nichol and private client partner Scott Hay-Bartlem as we delve into Clive's background, explore his life outside work, and discuss what gets him excited about his work in this candid conversation.

It Depends - Contract advice before signing a REIQ Contract

In this edition of ‘It depends’, lawyer Cass Palmer-Field talks about whether you should get legal advice before signing a contract to purchase property.

20 CGW partners listed in Best Lawyers Australia

Best Lawyers has announced its annual list of leading lawyers, and CGW is thrilled to have 20 team members listed across 26 practice areas in the 15th edition.