Commercial Property

The Keir Steele Waldon Property team have provided commercial and property law services to our clients for decades. Headed by Principals Michael Keir and Jayson Waldon, our dedicated team has the experience and drive to make sure your transactions are competitively negotiated, properly documented and completed on time.

Our lawyers will work with you to determine the most appropriate model or structure for the relevant project. Whether your matter is big or small, our lawyers are leaders in the field when it comes to commercial and industrial property.

Contact our Commercial Property team for advice on
  • Sale and Purchase of Commercial and Industrial Property
  • Commercial and Industrial Leases

We guide clients through the complexities of buying and selling commercial and industrial properties, ensuring due diligence, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance are meticulously managed. Our team works to protect your investment and achieve seamless transaction outcomes.

Our expertise extends to drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial, industrial and retail shop leases. We help landlords and tenants understand their rights and obligations, minimize risks, and resolve lease disputes efficiently.

  • Body Corporate and Management Rights
  • Compulsory Acquisitions and Compensation

We provide comprehensive legal services for body corporate and management rights matters, including structuring agreements, disputes, and compliance. Our team understands the intricacies of strata management, ensuring optimal outcomes for property stakeholders.

We assist landowners affected by compulsory acquisitions, ensuring they receive fair compensation and that their rights are protected throughout the process. Our team provides strategic advice and representation to achieve equitable outcomes, whether negotiating settlements or pursuing legal action.

  • Easements and Other User Rights
  • Infrastructure Agreements

We provide comprehensive advice on the creation, modification, and enforcement of easements and other property user rights. Our team ensures these arrangements are clearly defined and legally sound, protecting property access and usage interests for all parties involved.

We advise on all aspects of infrastructure agreements, ensuring they are well-structured to support sustainable development and comply with regulatory requirements. Our team works with clients to negotiate and draft agreements that align with project goals and minimize risks.

Our Commercial Property Team

Michael Keir

Principal

Jayson Waldon

Principal

Matthew Keating

Senior Associate

Stephen Willis

Senior Associate

Luke Martinez

Associate

Paige Horvat

Lawyer

MICHAEL KEIR

Mick is renowned in North Queensland for being a leading solicitor when it comes to commercial transactions and complex legal issues, especially where ‘left field’ thinking is required.  

With 25 years of experience, he has a knack for seeing problems from a different perspective in order to find innovative solutions that are tailored to his client’s individual goals.

His practical, straight-shooting approach in the areas of commercial, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, rural law and property development, is refreshing for clients who want to see solid, tangible outcomes.

Mick knows that providing advice to clients in these areas of business requires not only an understanding of the relevant law, but also a healthy appreciation of the commercial realities involved in each particular transaction.

Mick provides advice to small, medium and large agribusiness operators, local governments, government owned corporations, corporate and family businesses across a diverse range of industries. He has quality experience in the beef, cane, aquaculture, aviation, energy, solar, marine, mining, quarry, health, probity, property development and construction industries and sits on several private advisory boards in that regard. Mick is recommended by Doyles as a Leading Agribusiness Lawyer – Queensland, and is also a director of Mercy Community Services NQ. 

When the weather’s good, Mick likes to hitch his boat to the back of his 4WD and set out with his four teenage sons Connor, Harri, Darcy and Sam, exploring the hidden gems of North Queensland.

JAYSON WALDON

Jayson has an approachable and genuine style coupled with an ability to take complex legal issues and break them down for clients, so they can gain a full understanding of their matter.  

Jayson is known for delivering practical clear advice to clients across regional Queensland. Having grown up in Ingham, Jayson has a strong connection with rural Queensland and a better understanding than most about what makes regional communities tick.

Jayson provides advice to private clients, family businesses, small to medium enterprise and rural enterprise on a range of corporate and commercial matters including all aspects of property law, estate and succession planning, elder law and rural law.

Jayson has an approachable and genuine style coupled with an ability to take complex legal issues and break them down for clients, so they can gain a full understanding of their matter.

Jayson is passionate about helping local businesses and individuals succeed, which is why he has built such a loyal client following and professional network over the past 30 years.

“Clients and community have always underpinned my approach to business. Throughout my career I’ve received unwavering support from the Hinchinbrook and greater North Queensland community, which is why it is important for me to do my utmost to return the favour and achieve positive outcomes for my clients and give back to the community.”

When he’s not at work you will likely find Jayson running one of his four boys to training or a sporting event on the weekend.

MATTHEW KEATING

Finding the right commercial lawyer can be tricky. Matthew has the proven experience and right attitude to guide you through your property and transaction matters.
Matt is passionate about achieving the best outcome, which is why he has a loyal following of clients.

“I build strong relationships with the people I work with and I really get to know their businesses. My clients know they can trust me to handle their matters whether it’s a higher-level property acquisition and sale, or a standard conveyance.”

Matt’s been in property law for over 12 years, and currently supervises the conveyancing practice at Keir Steele Waldon Lawyers. He works on a day to day basis with individual, commercial and retail clients on property acquisitions and sales, and has developed a skillset and passion for agri-business, having worked on a number of significant rural sales and property acquisitions in North Queensland.

Matt’s job requires an expert level of multi-tasking. One of his proudest career achievements was recently settling three large commercial and business transactions, including sale of an aquaculture operation, purchase of a pharmacy and acquisition of a transport company, in three days. The trifecta was achievable through relentless work ethic and countless iced lattes.

When he’s not on the tools at Keir Steele Waldon, Matt enjoys his charity work as a board member of the Tropical Brain and Mind Foundation, and is proud of the fact that the board successfully championed for Townsville to be named as Australia’s first Mentally Healthy City.

LUKE MARTINEZ

Luke is a commercial lawyer who works closely with clients to make sure that the purchase or sale of their property or business, proceeds as smoothly as possible.
“To put it simply, I like helping people do something positive. Buying and selling property is exciting, and it’s fun to be a part of that in someone’s life.”

Luke is a James Cook University graduate and has strong family connections to Townsville and North Queensland.

With over ten years experience, he has a good feel for understanding people and helping them make sense of the legal processes involved in their matter, and how it applies to them.

“In conveyancing, communication is key, whether it’s between us and our client, or us and the other party. I like to make sure that my clients are fully aware of the process and understand what’s going on with their matters, without overloading them with unnecessary information.”

Luke is no stranger to hard work, being husband to an oncology nurse, and the dad of three young kids.

PAIGE HORVAT

Paige practises in the areas of commercial property and estate planning. She is renowned for her ability to quickly build a rapport with clients and prides herself on timely and commercially astute advice.

Paige conducts property transactions for small businesses and individuals including residential and commercial conveyancing, leasing, easements and rural transactions. Paige also advises clients in relation to estate planning matters such as Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Paige recently relocated from Townsville to our Ingham office where she has immersed herself in the community. She is the current captain of the Herbert River Women’s Rugby League team and a committee member of the Herbert River Netball Association.

When she’s not at work you’ll find Paige catching up with friends and family, watching her beloved Parramatta Eels or playing local league for Herbert River.