Real Estate

King & Wood Mallesons is a full-service national offering with expertise in the commercial, residential, industrial and hotel sectors. Its real estate team acts for an impressive array of national and multinational property clients on major urban renewal projects, high-end property transactions and associated financing, structuring and development matters. The team has extensive expertise in inbound investments including foreign investment regulations. The firm boasts established relationships with REITs, private equity groups and other major investors in Australia and key Asian jurisdictions with high-value property portfolios. Its notable clients include Mirvac, Goldman Sachs and Mitsubishi Estate.

"We find the KWM team to be of a uniformly high standard, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes."

"KWM's market knowledge is exceptional. They provide comfort to us on commercial issues and are an excellent guide on what is acceptable and seen in the market."

King & Wood Mallesons acted for Charter Hall on its acquisition of a 50% interest in the AUD2 billion two-tower Southern Cross tower complex in Melbourne from Brookfield and Blackstone.

Stuart Dixon-Smith is widely regarded as a top practitioner in the real estate space who boasts extensive experience in this area. He is noted for his activity advising on major property acquisitions and developments.

Chris Mitchell is widely regarded as one of the leading property lawyers in Australia and frequently assists clients on major property developments.

Mark Bayliss maintains a solid practice acting for real estate groups on the high-value acquisition and sale of properties in New South Wales. "Mark Bayliss is very commercial and has a good working knowledge of property transactions."

Simone Menz is particularly noted for her work assisting clients in relation to major property developments and transactions. She serves a varied clientele, including real estate trusts and property developers. "Simone understands the business and our risk profile. She will always have the right lens to apply to us."

Felicity Savage is a frequent adviser to clients on mixed-use developments and urban regeneration projects. "Felicity is able to take on very complex transactions because she is fantastic at thinking about the end goals."

David Bell is a well-regarded figure in the Brisbane property law market. He acts for clients on property acquisitions, disposals, leasings and developments. "David makes an effort towards what we are seeking to achieve. He is an experienced practitioner with excellent legal skills, but it is his outstanding client service that really sets him apart."

Carl Black is a respected practitioner based in Perth who has a wealth of experience acting on transactions relating to substantial property developments.

Emily Masters leverages her expertise in property law to advise clients on sizeable commercial and residential developments, as well as capital transactions.