Chambers Review
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Real Estate - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Clayton Utz is highly regarded and sought after by corporations and government bodies. It has extensive experience handling complex property matters, including structuring acquisitions, disposals and investments, and portfolio management, for major developers, funds and Asian inbound investors. Its real estate team maintains an extensive practice in retail, commercial and residential developments as well as large-scale urban renewal projects. The team is experienced in advising on affordable and social housing developments for government entities.
Strengths
Clayton Utz's team is fantastic at identifying, mitigating, and managing risks in highly complex matters and deals.
The firm's strengths include its exceptional expertise alongside great client management skills.
The team at Clayton Utz is technically excellent and its attention to detail is best in class.
Work Highlights
Clayton Utz assisted Housing Australia with a range of matters concerning the Housing Australia Future Fund and the National Housing Accord Facility, federal government programs for social and affordable housing, including the development of a funding deed covering multiple financing products, regulatory compliance and contract negotiations.
Notable practitioners
Nikki Robinson is a pleasure to do business with. She is commercially savvy, pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
Andrew has meticulous attention to detail, but also an overarching view of transactions. He produces a very high standard of quality of work and can understand commercial drivers.
Andrew Steele understands the business very well and appreciates our risk tolerance. He is a seasoned guy and takes the time to invest and get to know clients.
Alison has a refreshing approach to her discipline, which is thorough and efficient.
David Wilkie has super strong execution capabilities.
