Commercial Property
Advice on the acquisition, disposal, ownership and operation of offices, retail premises, warehouses, development sites and other commercial property.
Expertise
Property Law
Strategic legal advice across commercial property, leasing, development, investment and disputes — from the first negotiation through to resolution.
Property Matters
Advice across the life of a property
Property issues rarely exist in isolation. We consider the legal position, commercial objective and practical consequences together, helping clients make informed decisions and protect the value of their property interests.
Leasing
Preparation, review and negotiation of retail, commercial and industrial leases, together with advice on renewals, assignments, variations, defaults and make-good obligations.
Property Development
Legal support for property developments from site acquisition and project structuring through to development agreements, subdivisions, sales and project delivery.
Property Disputes
Advice and representation in disputes concerning contracts, deposits, boundaries, easements, co-ownership, leases, property damage and settlement obligations.
Finance and Security
Advice on mortgages, caveats, guarantees, loan securities, priority arrangements and the enforcement or release of interests affecting property.
Foreign Investment
Advice for overseas investors and businesses on FIRB approval, ownership structures, acquisition conditions and the legal requirements affecting investment in Australian property.
Across the Property Lifecycle
Legal support from opportunity to outcome
We assist at the point a property opportunity is first considered, throughout its ownership and operation, and when a transaction or relationship does not proceed as expected.
01
Structure
We advise on ownership, investment and transaction structures before significant commitments are made.
02
Negotiate
We prepare and negotiate contracts, leases, development arrangements and other documents that define the parties' rights and obligations.
03
Manage
We help clients address issues arising during ownership, occupation, development or financing before they become larger problems.
04
Resolve
When a dispute arises, we assess the legal and commercial options and pursue a practical pathway to negotiation, enforcement or litigation.
What Shapes the Advice
More than the document in front of you
A property matter can involve overlapping contractual, regulatory, financial and commercial considerations. Effective advice requires an understanding of how those issues affect the client's broader objective.
Ownership and control
The legal owner, beneficial owner, trustee, shareholder or financier may each hold different rights and obligations in relation to the same property.
Contractual rights
Termination rights, conditions precedent, guarantees, indemnities, default provisions and limitation clauses can determine the outcome when circumstances change.
Regulatory requirements
Planning controls, retail leasing legislation, foreign investment rules, owners corporation requirements and statutory disclosure obligations may affect what can be done with the property.
Commercial consequences
The legally available option is not always the commercially sensible one. Timing, finance, ongoing relationships and enforcement costs must also be considered.
Connected Legal Advice
Property advice that considers the whole matter
Property matters frequently intersect with commercial agreements, corporate structures, finance, taxation, migration and dispute resolution. Our solicitors consider those connections from the outset, allowing the matter to be managed as a whole rather than divided between disconnected providers.
Complex Property Matters
When the issue extends beyond settlement
Development and joint venture arrangements
Disputed deposits and contractual termination
Retail and commercial lease disputes
Easements, covenants and title restrictions
Caveats, mortgages and competing security interests
Co-ownership and beneficial ownership disputes
Property damage before completion
FIRB and foreign purchaser compliance
Your Property Law Team
Clear advice for the property decisions that matter
Speak with a solicitor who can assess the legal position, understand the commercial objective and help you determine the next step.
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