Chris Alcock trained and worked as an architect culminating in his role as managing director of a national architectural practice before joining international workplace strategy consultants DEGW in 2004. Since then he has built up a diverse portfolio of project in the government, commercial, education and health care sectors across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, first at DEGW, then through his own business SpaceLogic which became Six ideas in 2017. In August 2019 the Australian Six Ideas business was acquired by Dexus and he now provides consulting services to both Dexus customers and Six Ideas clients. His advisory work in Perth has included projects for BHPBilliton, Woodside Energy and the University of Western Australia. His focus is on the use of space as a catalyst for organisational and cultural innovation, with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement and change management.

Nick has been involved as a front line lawyer in many test cases and high profile industrial disputes. He works with clients on all aspects of labour relations strategy, litigation concerning employment, discrimination and industrial disputes, and health and safety issues.

He has been recognised by peers and clients as one of the leading strategists in his field, and recognised in publications such as Best Lawyers Peer Review, Asia-Pacific Legal 500, Doyles Guide and others. He is a board member at the Employment Law Centre of WA (a community legal centre) and a national committee member at the Australian Labour Law Association.