Department profile
Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Rankings

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is a respected national practice with expertise in residential, social housing, healthcare and retirement properties, housing a well-reputed urban infrastructure practice. Its deep bench of experts provides clients with a start-to-finish service on development matters, and includes an accomplished leasing practice that services many of Australia's largest companies. The property team assists REITs and private equity outfits regarding property portfolios and the acquisition of trusts and assets.

Work Highlights

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  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Mirvac on all property aspects of its redevelopment of Darling Harbour in Sydney.

Strengths

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  • The department at Corrs Chambers Westgarth stands out for its commerciality, responsiveness and depth of expertise across all stages of real estate transactions.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The Corrs team has exceptional technical skills, but it is also its commerciality and ability to problem solve that makes them great at managing complex transactions.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team is highly knowledgeable and practical. Lawyers are very experienced in real estate and negotiations. They are able to deliver high-quality work in record time with creative solutions.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Peter Calov
    Band 1Peter Calov

    Peter Calov

    Peter Calov acts for a variety of clients, including major property companies, on developments, acquisitions and disposals.
    • He is the best development lawyer in the industry.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Peter Calov is one of the most experienced and capable lawyers in the Sydney market.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Peter consistently demonstrates a high level of legal expertise, deep industry understanding and strong commercial acumen.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Nathaniel Popelianski
    Band 2Nathaniel Popelianski

    Nathaniel Popelianski

    Nathaniel Popelianski has a wealth of experience across the gamut of real estate matters, including acquisitions and developments of residential and commercial projects.
    • He has highly sophisticated knowledge and understanding. Nothing seems to fluster him. He knows his stuff, but also what is going on broadly, so we don’t get surprises.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Nathaniel Popelianski's strengths include his business acumen, great engagement and level of service.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Paul Carrick
    Band 3Paul Carrick

    Paul Carrick

    Paul Carrick often acts for private equity outfits and investment groups on the acquisition of commercial properties.
  • Band 4Natalie Bryant
    Band 4Natalie Bryant

    Natalie Bryant

    Natalie Bryant is well regarded for her practice, which centres on advising on a number of property developments and urban renewal projects.
    • Natalie Bryant is excellent and a pleasure to deal with. She has a no-nonsense approach and I rate her highly.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 5David Ellenby
    Band 5David Ellenby

    David Ellenby

    David Ellenby is well regarded in the real estate area. He often advises property developers on acquisitions and government bodies on social housing initiatives.

    • David Ellenby is a pragmatic and experienced operator.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Corrs Chambers Westgarth (5)

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