Dirk Yates

Dirk Yates serves as the Head of Legal and Legal Practitioner Director at Sentinel Property Group, having a rich background in property law with a focus on commercial, retail, and industrial properties. Dirk’s expertise spans the acquisition, leasing, and disposal of significant assets along the eastern seaboard, actively contributing to Sentinel's strategic operations since 2015. He emphasises delivering candid, targeted advice to secure practical results while safeguarding legal interests and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Dirk combines outstanding academic credentials, including first-class honours in law and awards in corporate and commercial law, with a pragmatic approach honed through his in-house counsel roles in prominent UK companies and managing diverse family-owned property holdings. Admitted to practice in Queensland in 2008 and the UK in 2013, he has held positions as an in-house solicitor and property manager with Yates Nominees Pty Ltd, demonstrating his skills in negotiation, dispute resolution, and body corporate matters. His prior experience includes roles as Director and Associate Director at MSJA Lawyers, where he specialised in leasing and commercial property transactions. As Senior Associate at RUSSELLS and Legal Counsel at Lebara Mobile, Dirk managed complex contract negotiations and compliance in multiple jurisdictions, displaying versatility across corporate, litigation, and property sectors. Dirk’s legal journey began as a Property and Commercial/Corporate Solicitor with HopgoodGanim Lawyers. He holds a Bachelor of Laws with first-class honours, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment, and a Bachelor of Commerce, further supporting his comprehensive approach to legal practice.