Michelle Tat
About Michelle Tat
Michelle Tat serves as a Senior Lawyer Writer at Practical Law, where she contributes to legal resources for commercial real estate practitioners. With a background in joint venture arrangements and development projects, she has extensive experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate transactions.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Currently, Michelle Tat serves as a Senior Lawyer Writer at Thomson Reuters, specifically within the Practical Law division. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the development and enhancement of legal resources. Her work focuses on creating and updating legal know-how materials tailored for commercial real estate practitioners, ensuring that the content remains relevant and useful for legal professionals.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Tat holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the University of New South Wales, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background includes a specialization in Finance, which complements her legal expertise. This educational foundation supports her proficiency in commercial real estate law and joint venture arrangements.
Background
Michelle Tat began her legal career at King & Wood Mallesons, where she held various positions from 2012 to 2020. She started as a Law Clerk, progressed to a Law Graduate, and eventually became a Senior Associate. During her tenure, she specialized in advising on joint venture arrangements and development projects, gaining experience in both domestic and international commercial real estate transactions.
Previous Experience at King & Wood Mallesons
At King & Wood Mallesons, Michelle Tat worked in multiple roles over six years. She served as a Solicitor from 2014 to 2020 and as a Senior Associate for six months in 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she completed an eight-month stint as a Law Graduate in 2014 and worked as a Law Clerk for one year from 2012 to 2013. Her diverse roles provided her with extensive experience in legal practices related to commercial real estate.
Secondment at Frasers Property Australia
In 2019, Michelle Tat undertook a two-month secondment as a Corporate Lawyer at Frasers Property Australia. This experience allowed her to apply her legal skills in a corporate environment, further enhancing her understanding of the legal aspects of property development and management.