Real Estate

Our team delivers unmatched expertise in acquisitions, developments, disposals and joint ventures for strategic, efficient and successful outcomes.

How we can help

With extensive experience in market-leading transactions for various real estate projects, you can rely on us for both timely and commercially sound advice. Our expertise includes development, acquisition, disposal, leasing and joint ventures for a wide range of assets, such as infrastructure assets, commercial offices, industrial and logistics assets, health assets, data centres, accommodation sector assets, retail assets and hotels across Australia. We also specialise in major infrastructure projects in the energy, transport, and education sectors.

We are attuned to the evolving real estate and infrastructure markets, understanding clients' needs, risk profiles, and commercial drivers. Our expertise includes assisting with real estate capital transactions, the development of major real estate assets, leasing, FIRB approvals, real estate diligence in corporate transactions and large infrastructure projects.

Our clients include institutional capital, fund managers, private equity firms and leading national and global real estate investment groups. We represent them in the disposal and acquisition of stabilised investment real estate, manage commercial, industrial, and retail leases, and collaborate on corporate M&A transactions.

When it comes to complex real estate and infrastructure matters, our team ensures compliance and optimal outcomes every time.

Services

Advising on acquisitions, development projects, disposals, joint ventures and leasing, with expert legal support to ensure compliance and optimise returns.

Acquisitions

We advise on property acquisitions, for compliance and strategic alignment with your investment goals.

Developments projects

We advise on development projects, from planning and approvals to construction and completion, for successful and timely delivery.

Disposals

We advise on property disposal, managing the entire process to maximise returns and ensure a smooth transaction.

Joint ventures and capital partnerships

We advise on joint ventures and capital partnerships, structuring agreements to align with strategic goals and protect your interests.

Agreements for lease and leasing

We advise on lease and leasing arrangements, drafting and negotiating agreements for favourable terms and regulatory compliance.

Real Estate experience

Lendlease and its Australian Prime Property Fund Industrial

On the acquisition of an industrial property platform and development pipeline including multi-level logistics facilities in NSW.

Rest Super

On acquiring 2-30 Saintly Drive Truganina, Victoria from Charter Hall, marking the first seed asset for a $1 billion+ Barings and REST industrial partnership in Australia.

Aware Real Estate

On acquiring the build-to-rent project at 44-48 O’Riordan and 52D O’Dea Avenue, Waterloo, from Crown's receivers, one of the largest BTR acquisitions in 2023.

Alceon

On its acquisition of the Smithfield shopping centre from Lendlease.

An Australian agricultural company

On its acquisition, sale and leaseback of agricultural land and water in NSW.

A not-for-profit social impact investment fund manager

On acquiring the aged care business and assets of a provider, including operations and developing freehold sites across various Australian jurisdictions.

Macquarie Group

On delivering a public transport-led commercial, retail, and public precinct for Sydney Metro’s new underground station at Martin Place, a major NSW infrastructure project.

Health Infrastructure NSW

On a new state-of-the-art redevelopment of the Lang Walker AO Medical Research Institute in Campbelltown, Sydney, a joint venture with Western Sydney University.

Markham Real Estate Partners

On an indirect fund-through transaction with a global investor for developing two adjacent office buildings in Sydney.

Boston Atlas

On land tenure, securityholder, joint venture, and hotel management arrangements for its proposed new hotel and build-to-rent development in the Sydney International Airport precinct.

Healthscope

On project development and financing for the La Trobe University Medical Centre refurbishment and expansion, including a long-term ground lease and staged development provisions.

ACEN Australia Renewables

On its historic partnership arrangement with the Yindjibarndi Traditional Owners to develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable energy projects in the Pilbara region.

Peregrine Group

On the high-value disposal of its retail and industrial property portfolio to Viva, involving service stations and retail convenience stores, requiring significant restructuring.

Iris Capital Group

On the sale process of eight Ibis hotels in Victoria and New South Wales.

AEW Asia

On its disposal by way of a unit sale agreement of the property at 54 Miller Street.

TAFE NSW

On the disposal of assets.

The Australian Government

Via the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation, on the strategic review and possible sale of the iconic Ayers Rock Resort.

Spirit Super

On all transaction aspects: property and asset due diligence, sale agreements, negotiation of deeds with Tasmania and hotel development and delivery obligations with Marriott.

Lendlease

On its partnership with charging infrastructure providers for the delivery and operation of electric vehicle charging stations across its retail and commercial office precincts.

Boston Atlas

On land tenure, securityholder, joint venture and hotel management for a $130 million hotel at 210 O’Riordan Street, Mascot.

PowAR Consortium (QIC, The Future Fund & AGL Energy)

On the NZ$3 billion acquisition of the Tilt Renewables portfolio of wind, solar and battery operating and development projects.

Health Infrastructure NSW and South Western Sydney Local Health District

On the $650 million Macarthur Medical Research Centre redevelopment in Campbelltown, a partnership between government, research institutes and universities.

A Singapore-based global investor

On property aspects of a $750 million joint venture with an ASX-listed convenience retail shopping centre owner to invest in centres across Australia.

ACEN Australia Renewables

On a historic partnership with Yindjibarndi Traditional Owners to develop, own, and operate large-scale renewable energy projects in the Pilbara region.

Soho House

On its second transaction entry into the Australian upmarket club / hotel market, with an agreement for lease and long-term lease of club and hotel premises in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Yothu Yindi Foundation

On a multimillion-dollar tertiary education facility in Northeast Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, covering land tenure, lease, development and federal funding arrangements.

ACEN

On a proposed pumped hydro project near Burrendong Dam, including complex land tenure, long-term lease agreements and compliance in a Water NSW tender process for secure site management.

Linen Services Australia Group

On the sale and lease back of industrial real estate assets held in Northcote Victoria and Dudley Park South Australia.

Healthscope

On project development and financing for the La Trobe University Medical Centre refurbishment and expansion, including a long-term ground lease and staged development provisions.

Plenary Group

On its bid for the UNSW Health Translation Hub, a major commercial and medical research building at the Randwick Hospitals Campus, involving sublease and development arrangements with UNSW.

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