About Nicole
Nicole joined Bridge Legal in early 2020 and became an equity owner in 2023.
Nicole has a background in property and commercial law with over 20 years’ experience in property across the Eastern States and the Northern Territory. Nicole also practices in estate planning, Probate and estate administration.
Nicole spent 12 years in the Northern Territory as principal of her conveyancing practice acting predominately in transactions for residential and commercial properties including marina berths, family law property settlements and deceased estate transfers. The nature of this work requires great attention to detail and an understanding of the complexities that can arise when transferring property. Prior to that time, Nicole assisted in major commercial transactions, including for developers, commercial shopping centres, pharmacies and franchises.
Nicole was awarded REINT 2020 Conveyancer of the Year for professional excellence. Her practice in Northern Territory – Platinum Conveyancing NT, works closely with Bridge Legal who acts on legal matters for Platinum’s clients and Bridge Legal refers all NT conveyancing matters to Platinum for specialised services.
Nicole was an active member on the boards of the Northern Territory and National Australian Institutes of Conveyancers from 2010-2021, working with the National Board through the introduction of PEXA within Australia. Nicole believes in continually updating skills to be aware of relevant changes in legislation and practises. Nicole was instrumental in the preparation and implementation of a continuing educational and professional development program for licensed conveyancers in the Northern Territory, completion of which resulted in accreditation of Certified Practising Conveyancers.
From 2015-2020 Nicole was also a member of the Northern Territory Agent’s Licensing Board, the authority responsible for governing licensed conveyancers which included investigating allegations about licensed conveyancers and if required, holding disciplinary inquiries into conduct.
Nicole completed her law degree at Charles Darwin University, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and Legal Practice Management Course.