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Gadens

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Gadens

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Real Estate

Gadens is recognised as one of Australia’s leading property law practices, active across the gamut of property issues and catering for the needs of an expansive list of developers, contractors and investors. With one of the largest property law practices in Australia, with particular expertise in high value and strategic property acquisitions and disposals, developments, and commercial and retail leasing, Gadens is well known for our full-service offering and ability to successfully advance matters with a focus on achieving the best possible commercial objectives. Our team has worked on some of the largest transactions in the Australian property market, and our nationwide leasing practice serves notable government and corporate clients as well as some of Australia’s most well-known shopping centre owners and managers. Our partners area are highly regarded across all aspects of property and real estate law, and across Australia, institutions.

Specialisations:

  • Planning and Environment
  • Acquisitions and Disposals
  • Finance
  • Leasing
  • Developments
  • Tax

Work highlights:

  • Our team has worked on significant projects in the last year such as advising Melbourne based hospitality group Sand Hill Road on the sale of eight of its pubs and hospitality venues across the city. Gadens acted for ISPT to facilitate the redevelopment of part of the St Vincent's hospital site at 31-35 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, a $140 million investment into the St Vincent's Hospital precinct.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gadens presents a full-service offering, active across the gamut of real estate issues. The firm caters to an expansive list of developers, contractors and investors. Its efficient nationwide leasing practice serves notable governmental and corporate clients, including large-scale leases and high-volume leasing. The real estate team has a strong presence in the retail, commercial and hotel sectors, operating on acquisitions and developments. The team is experienced in managing shopping centre portfolios located across Australia. The firm is able to provide clients with an online leasing platform.

Work Highlights

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  • Gadens acted for E.C.M (Aust) on the sale of East Coast Marina, including all business and real estate assets, to a private equity fund.

Strengths

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  • The team at Gadens is a safe pair of hands. It understands our risk appetite very well, are commercial in its approach and quick in turning around documents.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Gadens is a robust firm, supported by a wide range of partners with diverse expertise.

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  • Gadens property team has a high focus on commercial outcomes and is also very client service-focused.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Andrew Kennedy
    Band 4Andrew Kennedy

    Andrew Kennedy

    Andrew Kennedy acts for property groups and funds on acquisitions and disposals in a variety of sectors including residential, retail and healthcare.
  • Band 4Lui Scipioni
    Band 4Lui Scipioni

    Lui Scipioni

    Lui Scipioni is noted for his work advising clients on development and leasing matters in the retail and residential spaces.
    • Lui provides a deep understanding of all matters presented to him and is able to resolve matters in a timely manner.

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