Nikki Robinson

Australia

Clayton Utz
Level 15, 1 Bligh Street
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia

Tel: +61 2 9353 4942

Email: nrobinson@claytonutz.com
Web: www.claytonutz.com

Professional Biography

Nikki is the National Practice Head of the Real Estate team and a board member of the Property Council of Australia. Nikki has 20 years’ experience advising on real estate, urban renewal infrastructure development and general commercial property and funds work.

Nikki specialises in advising clients on large transactional matters, providing advice on strategic and commercial issues affecting a variety of areas. She regularly provides advice to private and public sector clients on strategic, commercial and legal issues affecting all forms of property related matters.

She is known for her hands-on approach and for finding practical, commercial solutions.

Representative Experience

  • Western Sydney University (WSU): Advising on a range of Innovation Precincts underpinned by a university campus with flexibility through each stage to allow for the evolution of the project and precinct to help transform WSU’s campuses for the future. Also advising on the WSU/Charter Hall Direct Office Fund JV.
  • Leading Australian Developer: Advised on the development of Australia’s first health clinic to offer integrated, patient-centred healthcare, as well as aged-care and retirement living facilities to be built in Wollongong at the University of Wollongong’s innovative Health and Wellbeing Precinct.
  • Barangaroo Delivery Authority: Nikki had a role on the legal team, advising the BDA on property and commercial issues relating to the $15bn Barangaroo South development for 6 years. She was lead advisor on the investment of $3bn worth of equity investment for the 3 commercial towers constructed on Barangaroo South as well as developing the original procurement documents for Barangaroo Central.
  • Blacktown City Council: Acted on the procurement process to attract a university campus to Blacktown CBD as part of the broader transformational projects for Blacktown CBD. Also advised the Council in relation to two separate property acquisitions valued at more than $30 million.
  • City of Parramatta Council: Advised on the multi staged procurement and delivery of the $2 billion mixed-use Parramatta Square development, which includes significant public domain space.
  • Liverpool City Council: Advising on a mixed-use development (including, residential, retail and University of Wollongong campus), including a revitalised public domain, the delivery of which will activate the Liverpool CBD. Providing complex legal advice on all aspects of the procurement processes and project documentation.

Clayton Utz tailors its expertise to meet clients’ real estate ambitions, guiding them through complex industry trends and legal landscapes to ensure the success of projects across Australia’s dynamic property market.

As a key player in many of the nation’s most significant and sophisticated property developments, Clayton Utz’s multidisciplinary Real Estate team comprises some of Australia’s foremost experts in all areas of property law. The team advises a wide range of clients—both domestic and international—including foreign institutional investors, property fund managers, government authorities, real estate investment trusts, developers, and other major stakeholders involved in high-profile projects across the country.

Recognised as a market leader by independent legal directories such as Chambers Global, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and Best Lawyers Australia, Clayton Utz’s national real estate practice is known for its depth of expertise, commercial insight, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across all sectors of the property industry.

Clayton Utz is one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised for its strong market presence, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, and Darwin, the firm combines national reach with deep local expertise to support clients across all major industries and sectors.

The firm provides a full range of legal services, including corporate and M&A, banking and finance, dispute resolution, real estate, construction, environment and planning, employment, intellectual property, and tax. Clayton Utz is particularly known for its strength in complex transactions and high-stakes litigation, regularly advising major domestic and international corporations, financial institutions, and government entities on Australia’s most significant legal and commercial matters.

Distinguished by its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, Clayton Utz builds long-term partnerships grounded in trust, transparency, and results. The firm’s lawyers combine deep industry insight with innovative thinking to help clients navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their strategic goals in an evolving business landscape.