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Allens

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Allens

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About

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Allens’ pre-eminent national multidisciplinary real estate team is recognised for its innovative approach to structuring and delivering transactions in the sector, along with a strong track record on large-scale projects.

The team comprises specialists from all areas, including real estate, funds management, M&A, capital markets, banking and finance, tax, litigation and disputes, construction and infrastructure, environment and planning, employment and health and safety. Our national multidisciplinary real estate team is recognised for its innovative approach to structuring and delivering transactions in the sector, along with a strong track record advising on some of the largest transactions in the market. We routinely act for a wide range of prominent Australian and international clients and provide specialist advice across the real estate sector, including to fund managers, REITs, superannuation funds, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds, and domestic and offshore investors and developers.

Our sector-based approach to real estate means that when you instruct Allens you have access to all of our specialist legal skills with a lead partner managing the broader team – giving you a single point of contact. We enjoy working closely with our clients, helping to spot opportunities, anticipate risks, and ensure every transaction is run efficiently.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Allens provides a full-service offering to Australian and overseas investors on high-value investments. The firm assists corporate and public sector clients with acquisitions, disposals and leases including the real estate aspects of infrastructure projects. It boasts a distinguished real estate funds practice, with additional expertise in financial structuring and tax. Its team is engaged by property development groups on complex development matters and advises government bodies on public real estate issues. Allens also possesses significant experience across the retail, commercial and residential sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Allens advised Greystar on its acquisition of a AUD1.6 billion purpose-built student accommodation portfolio in Australia, including the establishment of a new Greystar-managed fund to make the acquisition.

Strengths

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  • Across the board Allens is excellent to deal with, highly technically, capable and very commercial.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Allens stands out for its technical knowledge, commerciality, personable approach and willingness to go above and beyond to achieve client objectives.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team at Allens is proactive, with strong client awareness and deep domain expertise.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2David McLeish
    Band 2David McLeish

    David McLeish

    David McLeish is well experienced in development, acquisition and leasing matters, frequently acting for property groups and funds
    • David is a first class practitioner.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Victoria Holthouse
    Band 2Victoria Holthouse

    Victoria Holthouse

    Victoria Holthouse is well regarded for her work assisting investment funds on the acquisition and sale of high-value properties.
    • We find Victoria Holthouse to be professional, exceptionally experienced and able to deal with complex matters.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is incredibly experienced, brings a wealth of market knowledge and is one of the best drafters.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Michael Graves
    Band 3Michael Graves

    Michael Graves

    Michael Graves counts private equity and real estate groups among his clientele, as well as government entities, which he advises on acquisitions, leasing and developments.
    • Michael is very technically excellent and good at putting commercial overlays on challenging objectives.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Michael is very commercial, very good with the opposing side in negotiations and finding solutions. He is focused on risk management and getting the right outcomes.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Michael is an expert in his field and a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 5Carrie Rogers
    Band 5Carrie Rogers

    Carrie Rogers

    Carrie Rogers is recognised as an esteemed practitioner in the real estate market. She assists clients with the acquisition of office buildings and business sites.
  • Up and ComingTim Chislett
    Up and ComingTim Chislett

    Tim Chislett

    Tim Chislett is an up-and-coming partner who acts for clients on acquisitions and developments. He is commended by clients and market sources for his collaborative approach to projects.
    • Tim’s understanding of property law is exceptional. Importantly, he is super commercial and focused on getting the best result for the client.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

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