Jackie Atchison

Jackie Atchison, the founder and Principal Lawyer of LexAlia Property & Commercial Law, brings over 15 years of legal experience across both New South Wales and Queensland. Her extensive career has seen her work in both regional and boutique CBD firms before establishing her own practice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jackie broadened her perspective by stepping into a leadership role in sales and marketing within a property development business. This experience reshaped her approach to legal work, viewing it as a practical tool integral to decision-making processes rather than mere risk avoidance. Jackie's legal philosophy is influenced by her early career advice to be a deal maker, not a deal breaker, guiding her to practice law efficiently and with a focus on clear outcomes. As Principal of her Northern Beaches-based firm, she focuses on property transactions, commercial leasing, and business law across Australia. Her clientele includes landlords, tenants, property owners, buyers, business owners, and property developers. She handles residential and commercial property transactions, negotiates commercial and retail leases, and oversees business acquisitions and sales. Her previous roles reflect a strong foundation in legal and business operations, including significant achievements at Sheargold, where she managed sales and marketing functions, enhanced team synergy, and developed strategic initiatives. Her legal expertise is further solidified by her tenure at Brown Wright Stein Lawyers, where she played a key role in high-value transactions and compliance in property and commercial matters. Jackie's educational background includes a Master of Laws specialising in Property and Business Law from The College of Law Australia, a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Legal Practice. Her qualifications are complemented by extensive skills in legal contract review, business transactions, property law, and more, establishing her as a comprehensive legal practitioner equipped to support a diverse range of clients effectively.