Department profile
Hall & Wilcox

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Hall & Wilcox

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About

Provided by Hall & Wilcox

The Hall & Wilcox Property and Projects team provides strategic advice to a wide range of clients including public and private companies, property and superannuation funds, state and local government authorities and utility providers in all Australian states.

We deliver client focused legal services ranging from high level strategic advice on policy or politically sensitive issues to operationally focused legal support for community or commercial projects and joint ventures.

Our work in this area includes:

  • Acquisitions and disposals of retail, commercial, industrial and residential property developments
  • Property, planning and environmental due diligence, project finance and structuring
  • Land access and other rights of utility operators under statute and under registered interests, such as easements and restrictive covenants
  • Apartment developments and greenfield subdivisions
  • Property portfolio management
  • Joint ventures, development agreements and other project agreements
  • All forms of commercial leasing and licensing, including retail, office, industrial leasing, agreements for lease, incentive agreements and lease options and enforcement
  • Compulsory land acquisition and compensation
  • Land valuation and rate objections and appeals.

Industries (6)

  • Oil and gas
  • Renewable energy
  • Water
  • Transport
  • Healthcare
  • Social infrastructure

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Hall & Wilcox acts for a varied clientele, including REITs, government bodies, investment groups and retailers. The real estate team is noted for its work on leasing transactions and portfolio management, and also assists clients with property and land acquisition. The team is active in the social housing and healthcare arenas.

Work Highlights

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  • Hall & Wilcox acted for Scentre and Barrenjoey Private Capital on the establishment of West Lakes Opportunity Trust, formed for the AUD174.8 million acquisition of a 50% interest in Westfield West Lakes shopping centre in Adelaide.

Strengths

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  • The department at Hall & Wilcox is a fantastic and seamless extension of our team.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • What sets Hall & Wilcox apart is its warm, friendly approach, excellent lawyers and innovative approach.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Jennifer Degotardi
    Band 5Jennifer Degotardi

    Jennifer Degotardi

    Jennifer Degotardi operates from the firm's Sydney office and is recognised for her work advising government sector clients, for whom she acts on leasing and portfolio management matters, as well as assisting private sector clients on capital transactions.
    • Jennifer Degotardi's expertise and commercial acumen are extremely valuable.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She stands out for her expertise, attention to detail and ability to navigate complex legal issues.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 5Kristy Dorney
    Band 5Kristy Dorney

    Kristy Dorney

    Kristy Dorney is well regarded for her expertise across real estate and advises on leasing deals and property acquisitions.
  • Band 5Natalie Bannister
    Band 5Natalie Bannister

    Natalie Bannister

    Natalie Bannister often advises property developers and public sector clients on real estate transactions, including compulsory acquisitions, portfolio management and real estate projects.
    • Natalie's strengths include her ability to identify and focus on key issues.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Hall & Wilcox (3)

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