Biography

    Elias is a partner in Gilbert + Tobin's Real Estates + Projects group.

    Known for his focus on strategy and solutions when advising clients, Elias is an impressive deal maker and consistently acts on market leading real estate transactions across Australia.

    Elias has a sophisticated legal and commercial acumen, and is a genuine 'real estate' person, enjoying successful, long term relationships across the real estate industry. He displays a modern, refined and practical approach to client service, underpinned by his unhindered accessibility, response turnarounds and strong work ethic.

    Elias has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of NSW.

    Elias' representative real estate clients include leading national and international listed property trusts, real estate funds, private equity groups, investment banks, international investors, high net worth family offices and major property developers in respect of:

    • real estate capital transactions (acquisition and disposal of commercial office buildings, industrial estates, retail centres).
    • real estate development projects, and project delivery agreements.
    • joint ventures and capital partnerships.
    • transaction structuring.
    • major agreements for lease and leasing.
    • project funding.
    • hotels, resorts and tourism.

    Elias is ranked Band 5 in Real Estate.

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