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Nick Forrest

Senior Associate

Melbourne

+61 3 8399 6133 +61 417 540 939

Nick adopts a client-driven, practical and results-focused approach to property matters, prioritising clear communication and responsiveness. He prides himself on delivering clear, practical advice, aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Nick has extensive experience advising on complex property transactions, including acquisitions of shopping centres and industrial sites, where he has conducted due diligence and lease reviews.

He has successfully managed and negotiated multiple residential and commercial off-the-plan developments across several Australian jurisdictions, managing contracts, conditions, consents and settlements.

Nick has acted for lending institutions on commercial and home loan transactions, including drafting and reviewing loan documentation, and represented Government authorities in compulsory land acquisitions nationwide.

His experience also extends to drafting and lodging land title documents for developers, Government bodies and lenders. 

Nick’s key strength is delivering commercially focused advice. He works closely with clients to deliver outcome-driven solutions.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Negotiating the multi-million-dollar acquisition of a shopping centre
  • Delivering complex residential and commercial off-the-plan developments, managing contracts, conditions, and settlements from start to finish
  • Representing Government authorities in high-profile compulsory land acquisitions, safeguarding compliance and achieving timely resolutions.

Expertise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Laws, 2016, Deakin University
  • Bachelor of International Studies (Honours), 2016, Deakin University

Memberships

  • Law Institute of Victoria