About Nancy D’Arcy
Nancy is a commercial lawyer who works closely with clients to help them complete transactions efficiently and with confidence. She brings a service-oriented and collaborative approach to her work, taking the time to understand each client’s needs so that her advice is practical, relevant and aligned with their commercial objectives.
Nancy’s particular areas of expertise are Retirement Living and Retail Leasing, where she draws on substantial experience to guide clients through complex property and transactional matters. Alongside this specialist focus, she advises clients across a broad range of general commercial work, supporting businesses with day-to-day legal needs as they grow and evolve.
Clients and colleagues value Nancy’s warm and personable manner, dependable approach and genuine commitment to building lasting client relationships. She is often relied upon as a trusted adviser for ongoing commercial and legal support.
Nancy joined KPA Lawyers in October 2025 and was admitted to practice in 2014 following the completion of her Juris Doctor at Monash University and her practical legal training.
Areas of Practice
Core Expertise
- Business Sales & Acquisitions
Advises SMEs and private groups on business sales and acquisitions, from deal structure through to drafting and negotiating sale agreements and completing the transaction.
- Commercial Contracts
Drafts, reviews and negotiates supply, services and broader commercial documentation that supports clients in running and growing their businesses.
- Property Transactions
Acts on acquisitions and disposals of commercial and residential real estate and property-backed business transactions, with a strong emphasis on risk allocation, due diligence and practical, outcome-driven terms.
- Commercial & Retail Leasing
Advises landlords and tenants on commercial and retail leasing, negotiating lease terms that balance commercial objectives with sensible risk allocation.
- Retirement Villages
Advises operators and residents on entry, occupancy and exit documentation for retirement villages, including village contracts, loan-licence models and exit entitlement structures, ensuring alignment with the Retirement Villages Act and related consumer protections.
- Aged Care
Advises operators and residents on aged-care community arrangements, including service agreements and occupancy and exit documentation, with a focus on compliance and clear, practical terms.
Qualifications
Education & Admissions
2004
Bachelor of Health Science (HIM)
QUT
2014
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
2016
Admitted to
Supreme Court of Victoria
High Court of Australia
Memberships
Professional Affiliations
Law Institute of Victoria
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