Special Counsel

• Jun 2022 - Present

Managing Associate

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

Inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s 1910 speech later known as “The Man in the Arena”, Sentinel Law has changed its name to “ARENA LAW”. While the look and sound are different, the team and the quality of service remains the same. Members of the Arena Law team have partnered with an Australian Property Investment Company to assist in delivering industry-leading results for almost a decade. As an Incorporated Legal Practice, Arena Law is positioned to provide that same effective and efficient advice to a wide range of clients. Our team has more than 130 years of experience in commercial property and commercial law, having partnered with clients on some extremely challenging and creative transactions. The team has an abundance of wealth and experience compared to many other practices of its size, meaning that clients have direct access to the most senior and experienced solicitors, at all times. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how Arena Law can partner with you or your business by adding a commercially creative approach to your property/commercial law matters. Our new website will be up and running soon; in the meantime, you can contact me on 07 3999 7102/0466779443

Special Counsel

• Jan 2015 - Nov 2021

He advises clients in all aspects including property development, acquisitions and sales of commercial, retail, industrial, rural and residential real estate. He also advises on strata title projects including large master planned communities, resorts and mixed use developments. Gerard has advised numerous institutions and global large corporations in major leasing transactions, mergers and acquisitions,due diligence, franchising, joint ventures and development agreements. He advises clients in all aspects including property development, acquisitions and sales of commercial, retail, industrial, rural and residential real estate. He also advises on strata title projects including large master planned communities, resorts and mixed use developments. Gerard has advised numerous institutions and global large corporations in major leasing transactions, mergers and acquisitions,due diligence, franchising, joint ventures and development agreements.

Special Counsel, Property and Commercial

• Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

Gerard's experience included acting for major Australian institutions and development organisations in all aspects of their commercial, industrial, retail and residential projects. Gerard's experience included acting for major Australian institutions and development organisations in all aspects of their commercial, industrial, retail and residential projects.

Consultant

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

Advising large developer organisations and institutions in sale and acquisition of commercial, industrial residential and mixed use developments Advising large developer organisations and institutions in sale and acquisition of commercial, industrial residential and mixed use developments

Partner

• Oct 2003 - Mar 2010

Advised a large international retailer in its store roll out in Queensland. Advised substantial organisations regarding all aspects of commercial law Advised a large international retailer in its store roll out in Queensland. Advised substantial organisations regarding all aspects of commercial law

Senior Associate

• 1989 - 1995

Gerard's experience whilst at Minter Ellison included a two year secondment as legal counsel to the Australian subsidiary of the National Panasonic group of Japan to manage the legal aspects of the group’s Australian real estate and hotel and commercial operations. Gerard's experience whilst at Minter Ellison included a two year secondment as legal counsel to the Australian subsidiary of the National Panasonic group of Japan to manage the legal aspects of the group’s Australian real estate and hotel and commercial operations.