Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
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About
Provided by Clayton Utz
As a key player in many of Australia's most significant and complex property projects, the multidisciplinary national Clayton Utz Real Estate team boasts some of the country's foremost experts in all areas of property law. Our team advises clients in Australia and overseas including foreign institutional investors, property fund managers, government authorities, real estate investment trusts, developers and other stakeholders on some of the largest and complex projects in Australia. We assist clients through the entire real estate life cycle, from acquisition to disposal and everything in between.
The teams experience is second to none and, having worked with both private and government sector clients, our team knows both sides of the coin and can leverage this experience to provide holistic advice to clients.
Be it residential (including build to rent and social and affordable housing), logistics/industrial, entertainment, office or retail, renewable energy, precincts or major infrastructure - our team know the nuts and bolts of property law and the complex issues that may arise on real estate matters in all industry sectors.
Chambers Review
Clayton Utz is highly regarded and sought after by corporations and government bodies. It has extensive experience handling complex property matters, including structuring acquisitions, disposals and investments, and portfolio management, for major developers, funds and Asian inbound investors. Its real estate team maintains an extensive practice in retail, commercial and residential developments as well as large-scale urban renewal projects. The team is experienced in advising on affordable and social housing developments for government entities. Its notable clients include Charter Hall, Blackstone and BP Australia.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz acted for Health Infrastructure on its property acquisition strategy for the Ambulance Infrastructure Program in New South Wales.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have received high-quality legal services. The fast turnaround of legal documentation was critical to the success of the project."
"Clayton Utz is often at the forefront of any legislative changes or case law decisions."
"We have received high-quality legal services. The fast turnaround of legal documentation was critical to the success of the project."
"Clayton Utz is often at the forefront of any legislative changes or case law decisions."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Levis is an experienced practitioner who is highly regarded in the market and noted for her ability to advise on urban renewal projects.
"She is an established authority."
Nikki Robinson is a leading figure in the real estate market, frequently assisting public sector clients on transactional matters relating to major developments.
"Nikki is an excellent operator. She has fantastic technical capability matched with excellent client skills and commercial nuance."
Andrew Norman is known primarily for his focus on REIT developments, his clients including institutional property investors and real estate funds, whom he advises on acquisitions as well as property disposals.
Andrew Steele acts for clients in both the public and private sectors, whom he advises on property acquisitions and sales, as well as developments, and has substantial experience working on matters in the leisure and healthcare sectors.
"He is not just a lawyer, but he thinks holistically about a project - he will become a business adviser and immerse himself in the deal."
David Wilkie is an established practitioner who frequently acts for clients on the acquisition of developments in the residential, business and industrial areas.
"He is very talented and commercial."
Alison Kennedy is known for her work on land acquisition matters for infrastructure projects as well as residential developments.
"At all times, Alison is extremely capable and responsive."
Carrie Rogers is recognised as an esteemed practitioner in the real estate market. She assists clients with the acquisition of office buildings and business sites.
Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz
Australia
Members
Provided by Clayton Utz
Adam Peppinck
Alfonso del Rio
Head of Department
Eva Oraham
Jerome Martin
Leighton Smith
Michael Richardson
Paula Noble
Simon Taskunas
Industries
Provided by Clayton Utz
Build to Rent
Commercial
Data Centres
Government
Health
Higher Education
Inbound Asian property investment
Industrial/Logistics
Major infrastructure
Precincts
Renewable Energy
Residential
Social and Affordable Housing
Transport