Real Estate

King & Wood Mallesons is a full-service national offering with expertise in the commercial, residential, industrial and hotel sectors. Its real estate team acts for an impressive array of national and multinational property clients on major urban renewal projects, high-end property transactions and associated financing, structuring and development matters. The team has extensive expertise in inbound investments including foreign investment regulations. The firm boasts established relationships with REITs, private equity groups and other major investors in Australia and key Asian jurisdictions with high-value property portfolios.

"The real estate team is market leading. Nothing is too complex for these experts."

"It is clear when you work with the firm that it maintains a psychology of excellence."

King & Wood Mallesons advised Lendlease on the AUD1.3 billion sale of Lendlease’s communities’ business to Stockland.

Stuart Dixon-Smith is widely regarded as a top practitioner in the real estate space who boasts extensive experience in this area. He is noted for his activity advising on major property acquisitions and developments. "Stuart is an exceptional real estate lawyer."

Chris Mitchell is widely regarded as one of the leading property lawyers in Australia and frequently assists clients on major property developments. "Chris has deep real estate experience."

Felicity Savage is a frequent adviser to clients on mixed-use developments and urban regeneration projects. "Felicity is a very experienced, commercial and results focused operator." "She is really client focused and takes the time to understand what you're trying to achieve." "Felicity is a deeply experienced lawyer whose legal and commercial knowledge of all sectors in the real estate market in Australia is unparalleled."

Mark Bayliss maintains a solid practice acting for real estate groups on the high-value acquisition and sale of properties in New South Wales. "Mark Bayliss is excellent."

Simone Menz is particularly noted for her work assisting clients in relation to major property developments and transactions. She serves a varied clientele, including real estate trusts and property developers.

David Bell is a well-regarded figure in the Brisbane property law market. He acts for clients on property acquisitions, disposals, leasings and developments. "David is an absolute delight to work with."

Carl Black is a respected practitioner based in Perth who has a wealth of experience acting on transactions relating to substantial property developments. "Carl Black is pragmatic, with a lot of experience and a sensible approach."

Emily Masters leverages her expertise in property law to advise clients on sizeable commercial and residential developments, as well as capital transactions. "Emily is super knowledgeable and has a very sharp memory."