Jackie Atchison – LexAlia Property & Commercial Law

Jackie Atchison is the Principal of LexAlia Law Studio, a boutique commercial property and business law practice based in Northern Beaches, Sydney. With over 15 years of legal experience, Jackie provides strategic legal counsel to property investors, business owners, and property developers across New South Wales and Australia.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial Property Law

Jackie advises on complex commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and development projects. Her practice encompasses investment property structuring, development site acquisitions, and high-value commercial property matters across NSW.

Business Law

With comprehensive experience in business acquisitions and sales, Jackie guides clients through complex commercial transactions. Her practice includes business structuring, commercial contract negotiations, shareholder agreements, and the legal frameworks supporting business operations and growth.

Commercial & Retail Leasing

Acting for both landlords and tenants, Jackie negotiates and drafts commercial and retail lease agreements across NSW. Her leasing practice includes shopping centre leases, retail lease compliance, commercial lease structuring, and lease renewals and variations.

Career Experience

Jackie brings a distinctive perspective to legal practice, combining extensive legal experience with property development business management background. Prior to establishing LexAlia Law Studio, she held senior positions at established commercial law firms, where she developed expertise in complex commercial and property matters.

Her unique business management experience includes a role as Sales & Marketing Manager for a property developer, providing client-side insight into legal service delivery and commercial decision-making processes.

Notable Transaction Experience

Jackie has advised on high-value and complex transactions including:

Resort sales and acquisitions
Primary production business transactions
Mezzanine lending arrangements
Multi-stage property development projects
Complex commercial property portfolios
Business acquisitions across multiple industries

Practice Philosophy

Jackie established LexAlia Law Studio to provide principal-level legal counsel with direct client relationships. Her approach emphasizes:

• Commercial Understanding: Legal advice informed by business management experience and commercial realities
• Strategic Focus: Counsel that aligns with clients’ broader business and investment objectives
• Responsive Service: Legal support adapted to commercial timelines and business requirements

Client Base

Jackie’s practice serves:

• Experienced property investors managing commercial and residential portfolios
• Business owners navigating acquisitions, sales, and operational legal frameworks
• Property developers requiring comprehensive legal support for complex projects
• Commercial landlords and tenants negotiating lease structures
• Entrepreneurs and established business operators requiring strategic legal counsel