Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 
Chris acts for ASX-listed companies, family offices, private and institutional developers and investors, property syndicators, government instrumentalities, banks and financial institutions, and consultants to the real estate industry. He also acts for aged care and retirement living clients in capital transactions and development matters as part of the firm’s national health and aged care team.
Chris advises on all aspects of real estate investment and development, with over 35 years of experience. His practice covers commercial, retail, residential, industrial and tourism asset transactions including major capital transactions, complex titling arrangements for mixed-use master planned developments, leasing of large-scale commercial and retail complexes, property development and sales and due diligence. He also advises clubs and associations on constitutional, finance facility and land ownership matters.
Chris has acted on the A$1.2 billion Gasworks mixed-use development at Newstead in Brisbane for Aveo, advising on all aspects of that landmark precinct including complex titling structures, office and retail leasing and the forward-funded sale of a commercial office tower, which became Bank of Queensland’s corporate headquarters.
Chris combines 35 years of transactional depth and commercial experience with a leadership role as Brisbane Office Managing Partner and National Board member.
