Real Estate

The Australian market is strong and offers an attractive investment for both domestic and international investors. 

We are known for our extensive experience and strong industry relationships. We help our clients navigate the opportunities and risks of operating in a highly complex and cyclical industry. 

We act for local, national and international clients in all types of real estate matters, with a focus on REITs, property development, government, infrastructure and large leasing portfolios. We are a key player in capital transactions and property fund work. 

We are known for our work in the public sector and are well-regarded for our health and affordable housing offering, delivering high-quality commercial outcomes to private and public sector clients. 

We also have a growing focus on the renewables sector. We work with a number of key players in that industry to assist them with real estate related needs. 

Our highly experienced real estate transactions team advises on all aspects of property transactions, including:

• acquisitions and disposals of retail, commercial, industrial and residential property developments
• property, planning and environmental due diligence, project finance and structuring
• land access and other rights of utility operators under statute and registered interests, such as easements and restrictive covenants
• apartment developments and greenfields subdivisions
• property portfolio management
• joint ventures, development agreements and other project agreements
• all forms of commercial leasing and licensing, including retail, office, industrial leasing, agreements for lease and lease options and enforcement
• land acquisitions and compensation, and
• land valuation and rate objections and appeals.

As commercial lease experts, we act for large commercial, industrial and retail tenants in the public and private sector to manage their leasing matters, including: 

• drafting contracts
• managing property portfolios for retail giants
• negotiating agreements for leases
• handling lease disputes

For high-net-worth individuals, large businesses and public sector clients, we provide invaluable counsel and representation when it comes to the sale or acquisition of properties. Our property lawyers lead the way throughout these complex transactions, ensuring the highest level of assistance when it comes to: 

• due diligence
• deal structuring
• negotiations
• regulatory approvals
• financing
• risk mitigation.

Despite the best planning and management, disputes over property contracts can arise. When they do, our property lawyers take a strategic and commercial approach to resolve disputes. 

Through our analysis and negotiation strategies, we guide clients through the dispute process and advise on the steps to take for the best possible outcomes. 

We advise on the full range of issues that arise from building and construction disputes, including claims for delay, security payments, variations, extensions of time and defects.

Our expertise spans: 

• advising on contract structuring and risk allocation;
• negotiating contracts;
• facilitating expert appraisals/determinations;
• representing builders in licensing proceedings;
• advising on prospects and procedural options;
• representing clients in trade practices disputes regarding building or construction contracts; and
• representing clients in litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings.