Our Australian real estate development lawyers are the team of choice for major urban renewal projects, developments and redevelopments.
Our ability to think across the life of a project sets us apart – from the planning and approvals process, right through to funding, construction and leasing.
Keeping you one step ahead
Our whole of project approach means we are always several steps ahead, considering the issues likely to arise and the effect that one decision may have on another part of your project. Most importantly, we help resolve these issues before they become problems.
Our expertise in development projects covers:
- Planning
- Funding (debt or equity or a structured solution)
- Construction
- Leasing
- Stamp duty
- Titling and subdivision
- Operating arrangements
- Regulatory approvals
- State-sponsored projects and PPPs in the real estate sector
- Joint ventures.
Our real estate development experience
- Walker Corporation: on Stages 3, 4, 6 and 8 of the AUD$3 billion Parramatta Square development comprising community and council facilities and commercial space in New South Wales.
- Sunshine Coast Council and SunCentral Maroochydore: on the new AUD$2.5 billion Maroochydore City Centre development by Walker Corporation, in Queensland.
- Frasers: on the AUD$2.5 billion Central Place Sydney development including 150,000m2 of premium office space in New South Wales.
- Newmark Jam Factory Property Trust: advised on the AUD$1.4 billion Jam Factory redevelopment project and joint venture with a development fund established by Qualitas and Gurner, in Melbourne, Victoria.
- Destination Gold Coast Consortium: on the redevelopment of The Star Casino, Gold Coast including mixed use residential, hotel and retail towers in Queensland.
- Brookfield: development through to practical completion of Brookfield Place including a new transit hall and office tower at Wynyard Railway Station, Sydney.
- Infrastructure NSW: on the relocation of the existing Sydney Fish Markets and the AUD$8 billion redevelopment of the site in Blackwattle Bay, New South Wales.
