Leisha de Aboitiz

Leisha is a seasoned legal professional with nearly two decades of experience, honing her expertise as a commercial property lawyer for over 15 years. She possesses comprehensive experience across multiple facets of property law, including sales and acquisitions, leasing, property development, and providing property-related legal counsel on matters such as long-term leasehold, combustible cladding, and distressed property sales. Leisha's forte lies in complex titling and strata law, with particular proficiency in strata renewal and collective sales, strata management and compliance, stratum subdivision, and structured titling. Her ability to navigate these intricate legal terrains has made her a sought-after advisor for a diverse clientele, including property and investment funds, governmental bodies, property developers, strata schemes, and corporate entities. Since 2019, Leisha has actively contributed to the Real Estate Institute of NSW as a director on their board, following her involvement with the Strata Chapter Committee since 2016. Her commitment to the field is further exemplified by her recent accolade as a fellow of the Australian College of Strata Lawyers. She is also a member of the Law Society of NSW and the Law Society of Tasmania, reinforcing her dedication to maintaining professional excellence. Leisha's excellence has been recognised in the legal community, having been listed in the Doyle’s Guide as one of New South Wales’ “Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers” for 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022 and “Leading Leasing Lawyers” for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024. Her thought leadership in strata and property law is frequently showcased through her presentations at renowned forums such as Legalwise, UNSWEdge, the College of Law, and REI NSW.