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Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

Mallesons

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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Mallesons acted as lead counsel and advised Blackstone on its acquisition of AirTrunk.

Strengths

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Mallesons' real estate team is diligent and commercial in its approach. The lawyers are good at identifying and raising issues that may not have been otherwise raised and problem-solving to resolve them.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
If a matter is complex, Mallesons is the first firm to come to mind. The team is commercial. practical and pragmatic.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
The team can take and hold strong negotiating positions and is not flustered by competing views or strong opposing personalities. The work quality doesn’t slip as matters become busier or complex.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Dixon-Smith
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.
Stuart is the preeminent statesperson.
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Band 1
Band 1
Chris Mitchell
Chris Mitchell is widely regarded as one of the leading property lawyers in Australia and frequently assists clients on major property developments.
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Band 2
Band 2
Felicity Savage
Felicity Savage is a frequent adviser to clients on mixed-use developments and urban regeneration projects.
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Band 2
Band 2
Mark Bayliss
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 an exceptional partner.
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Band 2
Band 2
Simone Menz
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 has the rare gift of making the complex look simple.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
Simone Menz is an excellent lawyer.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
Simone understands the client's priorities and is able to offer practical advice amidst challenging issues.
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Band 4
Band 4
David Bell
David Bell is a well-regarded figure in the Brisbane property law market. He acts for clients on property acquisitions, disposals, leasings and developments.
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Band 5
Band 5
Carl Black
Carl Black is a respected practitioner based in Perth who has a wealth of experience acting on transactions relating to substantial property developments.
Carl Black has deep knowledge of the property market,the key players and various touch points in negotiations.
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Band 5
Band 5
Emily Masters
Emily Masters leverages her expertise in property law to advise clients on sizeable commercial and residential developments, as well as capital transactions.
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Band 5
Band 5
Francesca Giorlando
Francesca Giorlando advises property funds and clients in the financial sector on joint property purchases, real estate transactions and industrial property development.
Francesca Giorlando is a trusted advisor and has demonstrated her strong capability in leading complex transactions and providing a seamless service.
Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
Francesca has in-depth knowledge of the Australian real estate market. She worked incredibly hard and provided logical and commercial positions.
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