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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer offers end-to-end real estate services to leading property companies across Australia. Its real estate team possesses depth and quality of expertise in mixed-use, commercial and residential property matters in addition to corporate, tax and finance expertise. The team is experienced in handling many of Australia's largest real estate deals. Its clients include major players in the domestic real estate market, including leading funds, real estate and development companies, and significant global investors operating throughout the country.

Work Highlights

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Scape in the establishment of their new joint venture, which was established to invest in purpose-built-student accommodation in Melbourne.

Strengths

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The firm has strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and an understanding of real estate markets. The lawyers manage complex transactions and real estate structures.

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an excellent team with deep legal knowledge and a commercial approach.

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The team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an excellent ability in creating pathways to achieve the desired outcome and an excellent ability to navigate regulatory hurdles.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Back
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Michael Back
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Michael Back is a highly experienced practitioner who frequently acts on property acquisitions. His clients include REITs and major real estate groups.

Michael manages complicated transactions on a timely basis.

Michael Back is an excellent senior lawyer who always provides outstanding client service. His deep experience and knowledge is a clear point of difference.

Michael is an outstanding lawyer with significant depth and experience. He is good to work with and always level and balanced.

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David Sinn
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David Sinn
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David Sinn is widely respected as a leading real estate lawyer. He frequently acts for major property groups in relation to acquisitions and developments and is particularly noted for his work on matters involving real estate trusts.

David is an excellent value-add legal adviser who routinely provides high-quality advice with minimum fuss.

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Julie Couch
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Julie Couch
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Julie Couch is a well-established figure in the market and is noted for her experience acting on leasings and major urban developments.

Julie Couch is wonderful. She is very user-friendly and good with business clients.

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Frank Poeta
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Frank Poeta
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Frank Poeta has a strong reputation for his expertise in property matters and is widely regarded as one of the top real estate practitioners in Western Australia. He often acts on commercial and mixed-use developments.

Frank is a go-to lawyer based in Perth. He is a highly responsive problem solver and very good with the business clients.

He is the most reliable property lawyer in Western Australia.

Frank Poeta has an excellent ability in drafting legal documents that capture the desired outcomes and is always available, even on short notice.

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Jane Hodder
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Jane Hodder
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Jane Hodder is an experienced figure who is well respected for her expertise with regard to property developments and transactions. Her clients include developers, property groups and funds.

Jane is incredibly good at negotiations. She is highly responsive and a hard worker. I have no hesitation in using her.

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Luke Simpson
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Luke Simpson
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Luke Simpson is a well-respected figure who assists clients on property acquisitions and commercial developments.
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Julie Jankowski
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Julie Jankowski is recognised for her work on leasing matters, land acquisitions and sale campaigns, particularly for companies in the asset management and investment sectors.

Julie's advice is always on point. Her guidance is direct, commercially astute and legally sound.

Julie Jankowski is a problem solver and is able to do very complex work.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael Back
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Michael Back
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David Sinn
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David Sinn
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Julie Couch
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Julie Couch
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Frank Poeta
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Frank Poeta
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Jane Hodder
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Jane Hodder
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Luke Simpson
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Luke Simpson
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Julie Jankowski
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