Hall & Wilcox advises Scentre Group and Barrenjoey Private Capital on establishment of West Lakes Opportunity Trust

Hall & Wilcox has advised Scentre Group and Barrenjoey Private Capital on the successful launch of a new private fund, the West Lakes Opportunity Trust, as well as the acquisition of a 50% interest in Westfield West Lakes shopping centre in Adelaide for $174.8 million, jointly managed by Scentre Group (owner of Westfield destinations in Australia and New Zealand) and Barrenjoey Private Capital.

The cross-practice Hall & Wilcox team included consultant John Hutchinson, who worked with partner Vanessa Murphy and associate Caitlin Byrne from the corporate/funds team; partners Jane Baddeley and Mark Lyons, senior associate Matt Dolan and associate Mark Adams from the real estate team; and partner Anthony Bradica and senior associate Bradley White from the tax team. 

John Hutchinson said, ‘This is the second retail shopping centre acquisition in a private fund jointly managed by Scentre Group and Barrenjoey Private Capital. We’re delighted to have advised on this significant transaction.’ 

HW Funds is Australia's leading investment funds advisory team, with extensive experience in each stage of the fund life cycle, including structuring and establishment.

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