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When you need advisers who have a deep understanding of transactions and projects in the real estate market, we have the insights to best advise you.

How we can help

Our Real Estate team works across all major asset classes, including industrial and logistics, commercial office, retail, build-to-rent, hotels and leisure. We also understand the nuances of alternative asset classes, such as data centres, student accommodation, health and life sciences, agricultural sites and retirement villages. Our market-leading real estate legal service spans advice on direct and indirect real estate capital transactions and major projects, as well as debt financing, joint ventures, strategic corporate advisory, structuring, and navigating the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). Australian and international listed property trusts, real estate funds, private equity firms, and superannuation funds rely on us for pragmatic and decisive advice. We also work closely with pension funds, family offices, investment banks, and leading global and domestic capital partners, including private debt providers, who value our expertise and insight.

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Real Estate - Australia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin is noted for its strength in commercial, industrial and retail leasing, acting for both landlords and tenants, including in support of major M&A transactions. The firm is increasingly active on capital transactions, including property acquisitions and sales, and advises investors into Australian agricultural, commercial and industrial property markets with regard to their transactional and portfolio management needs. Its property team demonstrates further ability to assist with the real estate aspects of transportation and energy projects.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin has advised Macquarie Group on the delivery of an integrated commercial, retail and public precinct for Sydney Metro’s new underground station at Martin Place in Sydney.

Strengths

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We deal with an awesome team that is efficient, responsive, professional and well resourced.

Real Estate respondent
Asia-Pacific

Gilbert + Tobin provides outstanding legal expertise, transaction experience, and a professional "can do, will do" attitude and competency.

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Amanda Hempel
5
Band 5
Amanda Hempel heads the practice from the firm's office in Sydney and acts for a variety of clients on the acquisition or disposal of property assets, as well as leasing issues.

Amanda is exceptional, professional, efficient, capable and much more. We are lucky to have her as part of our extended team.

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5
Elias Stephen
5
Band 5
Elias Stephen is a partner in the firm's real estate and projects group. He regularly represents real estate clients in property transactions and development agreements.

Elias is very strong across technical and commercial elements of matters, with a dedication to client outcomes.

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Amanda Hempel
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5
Elias Stephen
5
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