About

Provided by MinterEllison


Real Estate


The real estate industry has an ever-changing landscape, with increased demand and competition for emerging assets, and a heightened focus on data and cyber security. Landlords, property developers, REITs, funds, asset managers and financiers draw upon our industry knowledge to deliver business outcomes as they continue to invest, develop, finance and re-shape portfolios across all asset classes.


Knowledge and expertise


We work closely with our clients through our multidisciplinary team of legal and consulting experts to anticipate emerging trends and actively drive whole of life cycle solutions in various sectors including:

  • Commercial
  • Industrial and logistics
  • Residential
  • Infrastructure and PPP
  • Data centres
  • Retail
  • Build-to-Rent
  • Affordable housing
  • Student accommodation
  • Seniors living
  • Land leases
  • Urban renewal and precinct development


The Real Estate industry is fast paced and clients must adapt to constantly evolving economic conditions, digital disruption, ESG and the need to keep up with regulatory changes.

We have an extensive history of advising large institutional real estate organisations in Australia and internationally. We combine technical skill with industry insights, a focus on relationships and service excellence to provide commercially and legally sound advice with a 'real world' lens.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Australia

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllison boasts an integrated service that has consolidated planning, construction, projects and infrastructure expertise to provide a full-service offering which handles the gamut of real estate investments and transactions. Its team has notable strength in the retirement village sector and an established reputation for advising government departments and banks. The firm spreads its talent throughout Australia's major cities and is active on urban renewal projects across the country. It has a strong presence in the place activation space and also able to offer high-volume stream leasing and conveyancing.

Work Highlights

  • MinterEllison advised Patrick Terminals on the renegotiation of its anchor tenancy and various downstream arrangements at the Port of Melbourne for Australia's international container terminal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Virginia Briggs
E
Virginia Briggs
E
Eminent Practitioners
Virginia Briggs is the CEO and managing partner of MinterEllison, with experience as a leading lawyer in the real estate market, often advising clients in relation to major property developments and high-value acquisitions and sales.

There is no doubt that Virginia is an eminent lawyer.

Anthony Poynton
2
Anthony Poynton
2
Band 2
Anthony Poynton is a well-regarded figure in the market who acts for clients on high-value property sales and developments.

Anthony is very good to deal with. He is very sensible and commercial.

Anthony's extensive experience and nuanced understanding of the complex regulatory environment make him an invaluable advisor. He offers practical legal solutions that align with our business needs.

Carla Deluca
4
Carla Deluca
4
Band 4
Carla Deluca is noted for her broad real estate practice, covering joint ventures, developments, sales and leasing issues.

Carla Deluca delivers exceptional service through strategic leadership and sharp problem-solving skills.

Carla has an outstanding level of service and goes above and beyond. She is commercially astute, values clients and consistently meets deadlines.

Adrian Rich
5
Adrian Rich
5
Band 5
Adrian Rich acts for property developers and investors on large residential, mixed-use and commercial real estate transactions.

Adrian has a client focused mindset and understands our business. His advice is commercial, practical and always with an enterprise lens.

Adrian is an excellent real estate lawyer and always approaches transactions and advice with a commercial focus.

Julie Purbrick
5
Julie Purbrick
5
Band 5
Julie Purbrick acts on large projects, including residential, retirement villages and mixed use, for major developers.
Robin Lyons
5
Robin Lyons
5
Band 5
Robin Lyons is a notable practitioner in the Brisbane market who is recognised for his deep experience advising clients on various matters relating to retirement villages.

Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllison

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Real Estate

Virginia Briggs
E
Virginia Briggs
E
Eminent Practitioners
Anthony Poynton
2
Anthony Poynton
2
Band 2
Carla Deluca
4
Carla Deluca
4
Band 4
Adrian Rich
5
Adrian Rich
5
Band 5
Julie Purbrick
5
Julie Purbrick
5
Band 5
Robin Lyons
5
Robin Lyons
5
Band 5