Nigel Hales
Partner
Nigel is a Partner at Miller Harris Lawyers and the only Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist in Property Law practising in Cairns. He received the highest achievement award for the property law specialist accreditation program in 2007, a recognition of his expertise and commitment to the field. With over 30 years of experience, Nigel advises on property law, planning and environmental law, native title and Indigenous matters, and general commercial transactions.
Nigel works with property developers, landowners, farmers, business owners, and individuals on a wide range of property-related matters. His experience includes conveyancing, leasing, community titles schemes, property development structuring and titling, and compliance with planning and environmental legislation. He also advises local governments on property and law enforcement issues, bringing a practical and solutions-focused approach to every matter.
Practice Areas
- Agribusiness
- Building and construction
- Business services and structuring
- Commercial property
- Corporate advisory and governance
- Environmental law
- Government
- Hospitality, tourism, and gaming
- Native title and cultural heritage
- Planning
- Property law
- Retirement living
Credentials
- Bachelor of Laws (1990)
- Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland (1993)
- Solicitor, High Court of Australia (1997)
- Partner, Miller Harris Lawyers (2006)
- Accredited Specialist, Property Law (2007)
Professional Memberships
- Queensland Law Society
- Strata Communities Australia