Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 5
About
Provided by Lavan
Lavan is a leader in property law in Western Australia. We offer a comprehensive range of services covering all property transactions. We represent some of Western Australia’s most significant property developers, planners, financiers and leaseholders.
We offer an integrated approach to property acquisition and development encompassing planning, environment and land compensation. We offer significant expertise and capability across all aspects of development projects and have provided legal services to some of Western Australia’s largest residential land development transactions, with a direct involvement in projects that have delivered almost 40% of the State’s current residential lots. If you are seeking strategic advice, a first-hand industry perspective and an up-to-date knowledge of critical industry issues, we will add value to your projects and deliver optimal outcomes.
We structure deals to provide maximum cash flow and profit benefits to our clients.
Our range of services includes:
- Acquisitions and disposals
- Foreign investment
- Dispute resolution
- Government and asset development
- Land and property development
- Leasing
- Settlements
- Structuring
- Syndication
Chambers Review
Lavan maintains a strong reputation in Western Australia, acting on large residential, retail and commercial land development projects for public bodies, investment groups and developers. The team possesses considerable expertise in syndicated acquisitions and disposals, as well as strata title developments, and has practices in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. The property team also provides expertise in leasing matters for a range of commercial clients. Its notable clients include Blackburne Property, Aigle Royal Developments and Greenpool Capital.
Work Highlights
- Lavan acted for Blackburne Property on all the property aspects of its mixed-use apartment development in Western Australia, located on the historic Subiaco Markets site.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have demonstrated excellent technical legal knowledge and an experienced commercial understanding of contractual issues."
"They have handled complex issues well and have provided sound advice."
"They have demonstrated excellent technical legal knowledge and an experienced commercial understanding of contractual issues."
"They have handled complex issues well and have provided sound advice."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Beekink acts for a varied clientele, including property and investment groups, on property and land acquisitions, development projects and leasing matters.
"Peter has an incredibly strong service commitment. He is always on hand to respond and takes time to go a level beyond in understanding both our organisation and the individual personnel within."