Chris Burling

Chris Burling is a Senior Associate at businessDEPOT, based in Brisbane, Queensland. With a profound commitment to the success of his clients, Chris excels in fostering robust client relationships, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care. His entrepreneurial background, having operated his own successful business, uniquely equips him to understand the myriad challenges faced by business owners. This experience informs his approach to advising clients across a broad spectrum of commercial and property law matters. Chris is highly experienced in property development, retail and commercial leasing, as well as business and property acquisitions and sales. His meticulous attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills have been crucial to his success in handling complex transactions, be it large business sales, vendor finance arrangements, or extensive staged property developments. During his tenure at businessDEPOT, Chris has progressed from an Associate to a Senior Associate, a testament to his dedication and expertise. Prior to this, he honed his skills at Virtual Legal, where he specialised in managing commercial and property-related transactions online, leveraging technology to enhance client service and efficiency. His academic pursuits include a Masters of Applied Law in Business Law and Transactions from the College of Law Australia, complemented by a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern Queensland. Chris also completed a Practice Management Course with the Queensland Law Society. Additionally, he has contributed his skills to volunteer efforts, including an internship with Voice Cambodia. Chris’s approach is client-centred and results-driven, consistently striving to deliver optimal outcomes for his clients through innovative and efficient solutions.