Duane Keighran

Duane Keighran serves as the Managing Director of Keighran Legal + Advisory, where he leads a skilled team providing insightful legal and advisory services to clients within the hotels, real estate, and construction industries across Australia. With an expansive career, Duane has developed significant expertise in real estate development, hotel and tourism advisory, high-value commercial leasing, and social housing. His practice also spans construction contracting and dispute avoidance, making him a trusted advisor for developers, investors, community housing providers, and government entities. Duane's career includes notable roles at prominent law firms, such as Partner positions at Colin Biggers & Paisley, Jones Day, and Simmons & Simmons, as well as a Senior Associate position at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. During his tenure in the Middle East and Australia, he handled complex transactions involving property development, hotel operations, and tourism investments. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales and has completed a Certificate in Hotel Real Estate Investments and Asset Management from Cornell University. Recognised in legal directories like Who's Who Legal for Hospitality and Best Lawyers in Australia for Real Property Law, Duane has established a reputation for excellence. Apart from his legal career, Duane contributes to indigenous communities as a Non-Executive Director for organisations like the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and Birribee Housing. He is committed to enhancing housing outcomes for Aboriginal people and supports indigenous entrepreneurship and innovation across New South Wales. A proud Gomeroi man, Duane is actively involved in pro-bono work to assist indigenous businesses and individuals.