Kathy Tsiaplis

Kathy Tsiaplis is the Principal of KTSI Legal, a boutique legal practice in Melbourne focusing on commercial and property law. With over 15 years of experience, Kathy has honed her expertise in leasing and licensing, particularly retail leases. Her role as a member of the Law Institute of Victoria Leasing Committee further underscores her commitment to the field. Kathy's extensive career includes significant in-house roles at Austexx Pty Ltd, the former developer of DFO centres, and Country Road Group. Her work with these organisations provided her with a profound understanding of the commercial challenges retail businesses face, enabling her to offer strategic legal advice that aligns with her clients commercial objectives. In private practice, Kathy contributed to firms such as Herbert Geer & Rundle and Piper Alderman, handling matters related to property transactions, conveyancing, and subdivisions across various real estate sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Kathy established KTSI Legal in 2018 to deliver cost-effective legal services with a personal touch, ensuring clients have direct access to her expertise and commercially astute counsel. Her dedication to client care, coupled with her deep industry insight, positions her as a valued advisor in the legal landscape. Throughout her tenure as Senior Legal Counsel at Country Road Group, Kathy managed a diverse portfolio, covering areas such as commercial law, competition and consumer law, intellectual property, and privacy. She played a pivotal role in the execution of the same-day delivery project, showcasing her ability to drive complex, multifaceted initiatives. Kathy's earlier experience as a Corporate Solicitor at Austexx involved handling retail and commercial leases, the acquisition and disposition of properties, and general legal matters, demonstrating her comprehensive legal capabilities. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Monash University, equipping her with a well-rounded perspective on both the technical and human aspects of legal practice.