Alanna Law is a senior associate employed at Mathews Hunt Legal (MHL). She has exclusively worked with bodies corporate for the last 7 years and has developed significant expertise during this time.
Her extensive experience includes, but is not limited to:
Dan is a Registered Architect, Registered Design Practitioner, and Director of Newcastle Remedial Architects. The practice specialises in remedial works for existing buildings, supporting strata managers and owners corporations across NSW. With over 10 years’ experience delivering remedial and strata projects, Dan works closely with strata managers, committees, suppliers, and builders to provide clear, practical advice and DRP-compliant design for defect rectification, maintenance, and capital upgrades.
Suzanne Herbert is an experienced Strata Manager with a background in both residential property management and strata management across Victoria. With over 10 years of hands on industry experience, Suzanne has managed predominantly newer Owners Corporations, including OC commencements, building defect matters, and residential and commercial developments including multi OC structures. She has also undertaken extensive relief and temporary management roles, supporting agencies during staff shortages and leave periods.
Suzanne Brown is the President of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA). She is the Institute’s second female president and the first president with a property management background. Suzanne embarked on a real estate career at the age of 18. She went on to become the youngest woman in WA to obtain a triennial licence at 21 and co-founded her first agency at the age of 22. She is now the owner and Director of Rentwest Solutions, one of WA’s largest property management businesses.
Simon has worked in the strata insurance industry for over fifteen years, both in Australia and the United Arab Emirates and has completed an MBA and B Bus. Simon has significant experience in managing claims portfolios with previous roles including the National Claims Manager at Australia's largest strata insurer - handling a claims portfolio of over $140M per annum. He launched StrataRatings in 2017 to assist strata stakeholders with accessing factual information around the current state of the strata insurance market and the product options available to them.
Chris Chatham is the Sales & Marketing Manager at Linkfire, a trusted leader in Essential Safety Measures (ESM) compliance and fire safety services across Victoria and New South Wales. With over 15 years’ experience in the fire protection and building compliance industry, Chris works closely with Owners’ Corporations, Facilities Managers, and property professionals to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative requirements. He has extensive knowledge of AS1851 maintenance standards and building safety obligations under the Building Regulations 2018.
I bring an accounting and project management background to my role as an NSW Senior Licensed Strata Manager. I manage large, complex, and high-value portfolios across Sydney, including multi-million-dollar remedial projects, NCAT mediations, and major defects management. I am currently preparing for my Class 1 Licence in strata to further expand my leadership capacity. As a member of the SCA NSW Education Committee, I actively contribute to industry standards and training initiatives in collaboration with NSW Fair Trading.
Pierrette Khoury was admitted in 2006 and has extensive experience in strata, building and construction and commercial litigation.
Pierrette is client focused, results and outcome driven. Pierrette successfully resolves disputes and should a matter not be capable of resolution will successfully advocate on your behalf in the Tribunal or Court.
Pierrette has extensive experience in contract drafting and review including AS 4000, Master Builders, NSW Fair Trading and Housing Industry Association contracts.
Brendan Pitman is a partner at Grace Lawyers and a respected leader in Queensland’s strata law sector. With over a decade of experience, he brings clarity and confidence to complex disputes, particularly in management rights and litigation matters. Brendan represents bodies corporate across QCAT, State and Federal Courts, and is known for delivering practical, cost-effective outcomes. He’s a member of the Strata Community Association (Qld), the Australian College of Strata Lawyers, and teaches at Bond University.
Stefan Bauer is an experienced fire safety professional with a proven background in auditing, compliance inspections, and building fire safety management. Over his career, he has conducted comprehensive audits across commercial, residential, and industrial properties, ensuring alignment with Australian Standards and statutory obligations. His expertise includes fire system testing, maintenance reviews, and performance-based compliance solutions.