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Best Lawyers in Australia for Real Property Law
Sam Richardson is a Director of Cowell Clarke’s Property team and advises on a variety of matters from purchase and sale of property to complex lease negotiations. Sam has acted for clients in the acquisition and disposal of property, as well as for developers on residential and mixed use developments. Sam is an active member of the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia where he sits on the community housing committee. Sam’s expertise has b...
Chris acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, developers and renewable energy operators. Clients include Adelaide Airport, major commercial landlords, institutional occupiers and renewable energy companies active across South Australia and nationally. Chris advises across the property lifecycle, from site acquisition and due diligence through to leasing, development agreements, land divisions and divestment. He handles commercial, industrial and retail transactions of varying scale ...
Vicki acts for developers, owner/occupiers, landlords, tenants and property funds across Victoria and nationally. Her clients include major developers, ASX-listed property groups and private landowners operating across all property sectors including commercial, industrial, retail and residential. Vicki advises on property acquisitions and disposals, leasing arrangements, development, structuring, subdivisions and off-the-plan contracts and conveyancing. She manages due diligence on title, zon...
Kirsten acts for listed and unlisted property trusts, not-for-profit organisations, high-net-worth individuals, banks and financial institutions, receivers, mortgagees, liquidators and trustees across the Queensland commercial property market. Kirsten advises on the acquisition, disposal and leasing of commercial, retail and industrial assets. She is well regarded for drafting and negotiating complex leases and for advising on the full range of issues arising in the landlord-tenant relationsh...
Jane has been a practising solicitor for over 20 years specialising in Real Estate law with a focus on leasing in the commercial, retail, industrial, education and government sectors in all Australian jurisdictions. Jane has a focus on corporate occupier work, acting for commercial tenants in major lease transactions including head office relocations, purpose built industrial premises, distribution centres and data centres. Jane has also managed high volume lease portfolios for retail tenants...
Cameron is an experienced property and real estate lawyer with over 20 years of experience in the sector. He is a specialist in capital transactions, property development and titling projects. Cameron acts for large institutional investors, listed and unlisted property funds, superannuation funds, property developers and government agencies, focusing on the office, retail, industrial, energy transition and residential sectors.
Evelyn Marcou is an experienced property and leasing lawyer with expertise in retail and commercial leasing . She also has a strong background in sales and acquisitions of all types of retail, industrial and commercial property.Evelyn’s Practice Evelyn maintains a vibrant practice in retail, commercial and industrial leasing for both landlords and tenants and has an in-depth knowledge of practices and procedures in the leasing market across all jurisdictions. She is also experienced in ...
Lisa has over 25 years’ experience across all types of property developments and transactions including acquisitions, disposals and legal due diligence. Lisa acts for various Victorian Government departments and statutory authorities, listed and unlisted corporations and superannuation funds. She is also well-versed in transacting Crown land through her work with the Victorian Government. Lisa has extensive experience in residential, mixed use and commercial developments, including acqu...
Joe acts for franchisors, property developers, commercial investors, high net worth individuals and family businesses. His clients include well-known national franchise networks, property developers operating across Western Australia, and private clients with complex multi-entity and multi-generational wealth structures. He is based in Perth. Joe speaks Italian fluently, giving him particular capability in advising Italian-speaking clients and in cross-cultural matters. Joe advises on all are...
Natalie has close to 20 years’ experience in property, planning and environment law and has been recognised as a leading Australian lawyer in this area in Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. She has also been recognised in the The Best Lawyers in Australia in Real Property Law every year since 2017 and was a Finalist at the 2016 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards in real estate and for Partner of the Year at the 2014 Australian Law Awards . Natalie acts primarily fo...
Matt Dolan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Matt practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Dolan since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matt Dolan is held by other lawyers.
Nicole is a Senior Associate in the Property and Development team. Nicole has been practising in the area of property law since 2012 and has broad experience dealing with various property law matters. Nicole enjoys working closely with clients and spent some time practising as an in-house legal counsel with a large charity. She prides herself on being able to assist her clients with navigating complex and broad legal issues to achieve positive outcomes aligned with their goals. Nicole’s...
Stephanie Francis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Stephanie practices law in Sydney, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Francis since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie Francis is held by other lawyers.
Matt Wertheimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Property Law. Matt practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Wertheimer since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matt Wertheimer is held by other lawyers.
Samantha is an Accredited Specialist in property law. She acts for real estate investment trusts, property developers and private clients across the commercial, retail, healthcare and renewable energy sectors, with a focus on complex leasing, property acquisitions and disposals, and property due diligence. Her experience includes: acting for Mirvac in respect of the demolition component of its $2 billion redevelopment of Harbourside Shopping Centre acting for GPT in relation to its commercial...
Grace is an experienced commercial property lawyer, with a focus on capital transactions, development and energy transition projects. She is a trusted advisor to real estate investment trusts, hotel owners and operators, developers and renewable energy proponents, providing strategic advice across complex transactions and large-scale projects. Grace’s expertise includes: acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial, retail and tourism assets fund-through agreements joint venture...
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