Joe Welch serves as a Partner at Hickey Lawyers, wielding a profound expertise in property development and community title, particularly in major master-planned projects. With a career spanning over 27 years, Joe's extensive background encompasses advising on management rights for hotels and resorts, land subdivision, GST and stamp duty, and dispute resolution for bodies corporate. His adeptness in infrastructure agreements, strata title managed investment schemes, exemptions, and development funding underscores his significant contributions to the legal framework of complex projects, such as a notable resort and residential community in Fiji. A Fellow of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, Joe is deeply involved in the strata and community title law sector within Australasia. As chairperson for several body corporate committees, his leadership extends to presenting at national hotel conferences, sharing insights on strata title hotels and resorts. Joe's academic foundation was laid at the Queensland University of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) between 1987 and 1990. His proficiency with tools like DocuSign and Adobe Sign for electronic transactions further enhances his capabilities in commercial law, property law, and management rights.
Owner
Hickey Lawyers
Jan 2000 - Jan 2011 • 11 years
Owner/Partner
Hickey Lawyers
Nov 1998 - Present • 28 years
LLB
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
1987 - 1990
Last checked: 11 Feb 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
