Profile & Experience

Emer is an accomplished and dedicated property and commercial lawyer, who has worked at Hickey Lawyers for nearly eight years and earned a strong reputation for her work ethic, commitment to client success, and personable approach. She has worked with local, national and international developers, investors and corporate clients to facilitate seamless property deals and commercial solutions.

Originally hailing from England and Ireland, Emer completed her legal qualifications in the UK and was captivated by the Australian lifestyle during her international year in Tasmania. This led Emer to complete additional legal studies in Sydney and Brisbane and obtain admission as a solicitor in Queensland.

Emer is known for her ability to build long-term and collaborative relationships with clients, their trusted advisors and other key stakeholders, and ultimately providing clients with practical legal solutions and exceptional service. Emer’s dedication to her clients, working relationships and her attention to detail have been key to her success, helping clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence.

Expertise

Emer adeptly assists clients with a wide range of property, corporate and commercial matters, including:

• Structuring advice, including shareholder, partnership, joint venture and trust arrangements;
• Business, corporate and property acquisitions, sales and leasing transactions;
• Front-to-back end off-the-plan project developments from inception to completion, having assisted clients to deliver major high-rise and mixed-use developments on the Coast;
• Body corporate matters;
• Foreign investment advice;
• Banking and finance and investment structuring;
• Intellectual property advice and dispute resolution; and
• Migration advice.

Credentials

Qualifications/Accreditations

• Admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland
• Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (College of Law)
• Conversion of UK LLB Law Degree for recognition in Australia (University of Sydney)
• LLB Law – International (First Class Honours) (University of Sheffield, UK and international year at the University of Tasmania)
• Graduate Diploma of Sustainable Living (University of Tasmania)

Memberships & Appointments

• Member of the Queensland Law Society