Real Estate
How we can help
Our real estate team works across all major asset classes, including industrial and logistics, commercial office, retail, build-to-rent, hotels and leisure. We also understand the nuances of alternative asset classes, such as data centres, student accommodation, health and life sciences, agricultural sites and retirement villages.
Our market-leading real estate legal service spans advice on direct and indirect real estate capital transactions and major projects, as well as debt financing, joint ventures, strategic corporate advisory, structuring, and navigating the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Australian and international listed property trusts, real estate funds, private equity firms and superannuation funds all trust us to deliver pragmatic and decisive advice. We also count pension funds, family offices, investment banks and major global and domestic capital partners – including private debt providers – among our trusted clients and partners.
Real Estate experience
Macquarie Group
On all aspects of the $3 billion public transport-led integrated commercial, retail and public precinct for Sydney Metro’s new underground station at Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD.
Lendlease
On direct and indirect acquisitions and disposals in relation to stabilised and development industrial assets.
Brookfield
On its $262 million green loan refinancing of its stake in the office tower at 388 George Street, Sydney.
KKR
On the $315 million acquisition of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
Plenary Group
On its successful bid, development and joint venture for the UNSW Health Translation Hub – a major commercial and medical research building within the Randwick Health and Education Precinct.
Investa Commercial Property Fund
On the $3.4 billion contested acquisition of the Investa Office Fund by Oxford Properties.
GIC
On numerous portfolio financings, including Chifley Plaza & Tower, Iglu student accommodation and Westfield Parramatta.
Crown Resorts Group Transaction
On the debt financing in connection with Blackstone’s $8.9 billion acquisition of the shares by way of scheme of arrangement.
AXA Investment Management
On its financing partnership with community housing providers, a $300 million investment in an affordable housing project for key workers at Westmead, Sydney.