Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 5
About
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
The Hall & Wilcox Property and Projects team provides strategic advice to a wide range of clients including public and private companies, property and superannuation funds, state and local government authorities and utility providers in all Australian states.
We deliver client focused legal services ranging from high level strategic advice on policy or politically sensitive issues to operationally focused legal support for community or commercial projects and joint ventures.
Our work in this area includes:
- 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 under registered interests, such as easements and restrictive covenants
- Apartment developments and greenfield 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, incentive agreements and lease options and enforcement
- Compulsory land acquisition and compensation
- Land valuation and rate objections and appeals.
Chambers Review
Hall & Wilcox acts for a varied clientele, including REITs, government bodies, investment groups and retailers. The real estate team is noted for its work on leasing transactions and portfolio management, and also assists clients with property and land acquisition. The team is active in the social housing and healthcare arenas. Its notable clients include Greater Geelong City Council, Indigenous Business Australia and Regis Aged Care.
Work Highlights
- Hall & Wilcox advised Australian Unity’s Healthcare Property Trust on the AUD220 million acquisition of nine residential aged care facilities in a sale-and-leaseback deal with Bolton Clarke.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm are quick to respond, proactive in their attention to matters when deadlines are approaching, and generous in their support for non-work matters."
"They understand my business and always advise on the best commercial way forward."
"The firm are quick to respond, proactive in their attention to matters when deadlines are approaching, and generous in their support for non-work matters."
"They understand my business and always advise on the best commercial way forward."
Notable Practitioners
Jennifer Degotardi operates from the firm's Sydney office and is recognised for her work advising government sector clients, for whom she acts on leasing and portfolio management matters, as well as assisting private sector clients on capital transactions.
Kristy Dorney is well regarded for her expertise across real estate and advises on leasing deals and property acquisitions.
"Kristy has been incredible to work with and is a trusted adviser."
Natalie Bannister often advises property developers and public sector clients on real estate transactions, including compulsory acquisitions, portfolio management and real estate projects.
"Natalie is a strong operator with a high level of commercial acumen."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hall & Wilcox
Australia
Members
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Emily Kyriacou
Jane Baddeley
John O'Kane
Head of Department
Katrina Reye
Kitty Vo
Maurice Doria
Natalie Bannister
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Hall & Wilcox
Healthcare
Oil and gas
Renewable energy
Social infrastructure
Transport
Water