our experience is something you can really count on. WE anticipate issues long before they even become issues.

Danielle Lim

Principal

Danielle is an experienced lawyer providing specialist legal advice and practical solutions to the Australian retirement living sector.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours.

She has developed a unique and thorough understanding of the retirement living sector through many years of first-hand experience with national retirement village operators, manufactured home park owners, industry associations, regulators, residents and their families.

Throughout her career, Danielle has worked for regulators, listed retirement village operators and a national law firm specialising in retirement living.

Danielle has developed a reputation for providing excellent retirement living advice to operators and residents including:

• drafting and reviewing contract documents;
• retirement village conveyancing;
• assessing and acquiring communities;
• complex budget issues; and
• general compliance.

Danielle has a special interest in dispute resolution, with a focus of proactively resolving and preventing disputes for the mutual benefit of residents, operators and the industry.

Danielle enjoys being actively involved in the retirement living industry. She is a regular speaker at industry and resident events, has consulted and advised on legislative changes, and is a current member of the Property Council’s Retirement Living Committee and the UDIA’s Seniors Living Committee.

Danielle is also an established property lawyer with expertise in commercial and residential transactions throughout Australia.

AJ Dunsmuir

Partner

For over a decade, Andrew has helped clients navigate the complex process of buying and selling all types of property, from first homes to shopping centres, retirement villages and high rises.

He has also delivered streamlined leasing services to major tenants, institutional landlords and banks, assisting clients in maintaining their leasing portfolios throughout Australia.

Andrew also has extensive knowledge of franchising after working with major franchisors and franchisees for various franchise chains that operate in Australia and internationally.

Long standing clients have included The Coffee Club, Charter Hall and Suncorp.

Kim Kyle

Senior Associate

After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from QUT and completing a five-year article clerkship with ABKJ Lawyers on the Gold Coast, Kim has been admitted to practice as a solicitor in Queensland since 2007. As a result of her years of experience, Kim has extensive knowledge and skill in all areas of the law. However, her particular passion is succession law and having the opportunity to assist clients with any issue associated with estate planning, administration or litigation. With experience in drafting standard to complex wills, Kim provides a holistic approach to her estate planning making sure that all possible options are considered in order to maximise the intended goals of the client. She also provides practical guidance and support during the administration of an estate and has the skills to negotiate the pursuit or defence of a family provision claim. In all, Kim has the empathy and experience to provide a professional and compassionate service to all her clients and strives to achieve an outcome that is client focused.

Romy-Jean Domburg

Associate

Romy-Jean brings valuable commercial knowledge and experience in the areas of corporate governance, policy and compliance, procurement, property, franchising, consumer law and intellectual property. She has a special interest in litigation, statutory interpretation and contract law. Romy-Jean holds a Bachelor of Laws with honours and has a unique background including many years’ experience as an in-house counsel at an international food group and also at Racing Queensland. During this time, Romy’s role included assisting with multi-million-dollar construction projects, transactions, disputes as well as issues arising with a portfolio of over 300 leased properties. Romy-Jean’s clients appreciate her unwavering service standards and professionalism that come from an understanding of the law that is well beyond her years.

Michelle Simpkins

Solicitor

Michelle is a personable and diligent member of the DSL law team. She is enthusiastic, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working closely with other members of the retirement division throughout all aspects of retirement living conveyances to ensure clients receive the best possible legal service.

Michelle is also passionate about estate planning and assists in the wills and estates division to achieve prompt and effective estate administration.

Brooke Board

Paralegal

Brooke has a wealth of experience in residential conveyancing. During her 20+ years of experience as a paralegal in the conveyancing industry, she has had the opportunity to develop and refine exceptional skills, knowledge, attention to detail and client focus. Brooke understands that buying and selling can be stressful and ensures she always keeps clients up to date and provides a streamlined and professional service with a friendly and helpful manner to deliver consistently smooth transactions. Brooke prides herself on providing exceptional service. She loves working with buyers and sellers to achieve great outcomes and pain free settlements – especially when it comes to first home buyers and off the plan contracts.

Leanne Gibson

Paralegal

Leanne brings a wealth of experience in probate, wills, estate and retirement village conveyancing. With over 30 years of legal experience, Leanne is able to offer a unique combination of caring, compassion and understanding to really help our clients.

Niki Hamilton

Paralegal

Niki is a paralegal in the conveyancing division of DSL Law, with over 10 years experience in the field of conveyancing.

Niki has a bright attitude, unrivalled attention to detail and a commitment to service.

Niki works closely with the other members of the conveyancing division to provide seamless and stress-free conveyancing services for her clients.

Carly Madigan

Paralegal

Carly recently completed a certificate III in legal services and is now a paralegal in the retirement living division of DSL Law. It is her responsibility to assist her team of solicitors in retirement village conveyancing processes. With a retirement village background including clinical and administrative experience, Carly is familiar with retirement village operations. Carly enjoys interacting with operators, prospective residents, and sales team members of retirement villages to enable an efficient and seamless legal process. Carly is compassionate and understanding; ensuring our client’s needs are met whilst carving positive long-term relationships.

Julieanne White

Consultant

Julieanne is an experienced finance and operational professional who provides external consulting to DSL Law on strategic and financial matters.

Holly Wood

Executive Assistant

With over 20 years of experience in the legal sector, Holly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role at DSL Law. Starting her career as a paralegal, Holly has honed her skills in property law, particularly within the realms of retirement villages, strata developments and body corporates. Holly's transition from a paralegal to a client service role reflects her adaptability and comprehensive understanding of the broader aspects of legal practice. Her extensive experience enables Holly to provide invaluable support to DSL Law's Principal and contribute significantly to the firm's operational efficiency. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and resourcefulness, Holly is dedicated to fostering positive working relationships both within the firm and with clients. Her commitment to excellence ensures smooth operations and enhances DSL Law's service delivery, ultimately leading to a great client experience.

Brandon Lim

Business Services Manager

Brandon is the business services manager of DSL Law and works hard to ensure the firm adopts best practice in its systems, processes and approach to allow continued and seamless service delivery.

Brandon holds an undergraduate degree in Design Studies and Masters of Information Technology.