Department profile
Lavan

Real Estate

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Lavan

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About

Provided by Lavan

Lavan is a leader in property law in Western Australia. We offer a comprehensive range of services covering all property transactions. We represent some of Western Australia’s most significant property developers, planners, financiers and leaseholders.

We offer an integrated approach to property acquisition and development encompassing planning, environment and land compensation. We offer significant expertise and capability across all aspects of development projects and have provided legal services to some of Western Australia’s largest residential land development transactions, with a direct involvement in projects that have delivered almost 40% of the State’s current residential lots. If you are seeking strategic advice, a first-hand industry perspective and an up-to-date knowledge of critical industry issues, we will add value to your projects and deliver optimal outcomes. 

We structure deals to provide maximum cash flow and profit benefits to our clients.

Our range of services includes:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Foreign investment
  • Dispute resolution
  • Government and asset development
  • Land and property development
  • Leasing
  • Settlements
  • Structuring
  • Syndication

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Lavan maintains a strong reputation in Western Australia, acting on large residential, retail and commercial land development projects for public bodies, investment groups and developers. The team possesses considerable expertise in syndicated acquisitions and disposals, as well as strata title developments, and has practices in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. The property team also provides expertise in leasing matters for a range of commercial clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Lavan advised Blackburne on a land partnering arrangement with GPT, for a large apartment development, known as the West Village Project.

Strengths

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  • Lavan's department of property lawyers is one of the largest in Western Australia. The diversity of staff and depth of subject matter expertise is outstanding.

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  • The firm has exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to advocate effectively for clients’ interests while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders is a significant asset.

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  • The firm has strong knowledge of the WA property landscape and applicable regulations and laws. The team is very personable and easy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Peter Beekink
    Band 4Peter Beekink

    Peter Beekink

    Peter Beekink acts for a varied clientele, including property and investment groups, on property and land acquisitions, development projects and leasing matters.
    • He is a very knowledgeable lawyer and understands the industry well.

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    • Peter Beekink is an outstanding property lawyer in Perth.

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    • Peter is a highly regarded property specialist.

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