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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

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

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

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

Real Estate respondent
Asia-Pacific

Allens stands out for its technical knowledge, commerciality, personable approach and willingness to go above and beyond to achieve client objectives.

Real Estate respondent
Asia-Pacific

The team at Allens is proactive, with strong client awareness and deep domain expertise.

Real Estate respondent
Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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2
David McLeish
2
Band 2
David McLeish is well experienced in development, acquisition and leasing matters, frequently acting for property groups and funds

David is a first class practitioner.

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2
Victoria Holthouse
2
Band 2
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.

She is incredibly experienced, brings a wealth of market knowledge and is one of the best drafters.

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3
Michael Graves
3
Band 3
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.

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.

Michael is an expert in his field and a pleasure to work with.

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Carrie Rogers
5
Carrie Rogers
5
Band 5
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.
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U
Tim Chislett
U
Up and Coming
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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Allens

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Real Estate
2
David McLeish
2
Band 2
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2
Victoria Holthouse
2
Band 2
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3
Michael Graves
3
Band 3
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Carrie Rogers
5
Carrie Rogers
5
Band 5
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U
Tim Chislett
U
Up and Coming
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