Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 4
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Provided by Gadens
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
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
- Gadens was engaged by Cbus Property to advise and assist in the negotiation and the acquisition of 437 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gadens has a great combination of experience and capability, a desire to find the win-win solutions, when expedient to do so, and meet the demand for team resources."
"The team has a sound understanding of property law which underscores its practical solutions to complex matters."
"The service has been exemplary, and we couldn't ask for anything more."
"Gadens has a great combination of experience and capability, a desire to find the win-win solutions, when expedient to do so, and meet the demand for team resources."
"The team has a sound understanding of property law which underscores its practical solutions to complex matters."
"The service has been exemplary, and we couldn't ask for anything more."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Kennedy acts for property groups and funds on acquisitions and disposals in a variety of sectors including residential, retail and healthcare.
"He provides a perfect blend of the law with practical solutions."
"Andrew provides sound advice and has an ability to provide in-depth advice, whilst delivering it with commercial mindedness."
Lui Scipioni is noted for his work advising clients on development and leasing matters in the retail and residential spaces.
"Lui's ability to understand our legal requirements, allocate the correct team member to respond to matters in a timely, commercial and effective manner, is the best we have experienced in the market."