“Stuart Dixon-Smith has close ties to developer Australand Holdings, which he recently advised on the establishment of a series of property trusts. Andrew Erikson, who represented the Gandel Retail Trust in its merger with the Colonial First State Property Trust Group and the Commonwealth Property Office Fund, ‘gets the deal done in a commercial fashion.’ Sue Kench acted for AMP Henderson in establishing two new wholesale property trusts holding more than A$1.1 billion in regional shopping centre assets. Interviewees note that she is able to advise on financial, tax and funds management issues as well as property development. William Whitaker has been involved in the development of Freshwater Place, an A$850 million office, residential and retail complex in Melbourne.”
Chambers Global Guide 2004-2005
“Several key factors elevate Mallesons Stephen Jaques above the chasing pack. Clients commend the team's 'capacity to work to very tight deadlines, despite suffering from time pressure as a consequence of obligations to other clients'. Equally, the firm's obvious strengths in areas such as corporate finance, make it invaluable to the very largest institutional investors, property trusts, developers and fund managers. Advising Multiplex Group on its A$1.2bn IPO was a massive undertaking, as was the firm's work for AMP Shopping Centre Trust on its US$1bn takeover by Westfield Trust. Partners Sue Kench, Stuart Dixon-Smith, Michael Allen and Andrew Erikson are all highly recommended.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2004-2005
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ top-rated practice acts for major listed property trusts, fund managers, private and institutional investors, developers, and the owners of major infrastructure. Clients praise the team for its ‘commercial, service-oriented approach’.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2003-2004
Mallesons Stephen Jaques' John Canning was a leading asset finance specialist and "one of the top banking lawyers at Mallesons Stephen Jaques"
ILFR 1000 2004
“Typical feedback for this ‘prestigious’ practice is summed up by one source's assertion that it ‘dominates the property market, to be frank.’ … There is also real depth to the pool of legal talent here… Expertise is available in property-related IPOs, property trusts, development projects ...”
Chambers Global Guide 2004-2005