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Thomsons

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Thomsons

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About

Provided by Thomsons

Thomsons provides focused advice on all property and real estate matters. It is an integral component of our core service offering.

We have a strong, independently recognised and highly regarded team of senior lawyers who work closely with our real estate, development and construction clients to deliver exceptional results.

Our team’s industry knowledge and experience are second to none, providing advice on a wide range of legal issues. We work with clients whose needs are across all real estate classes including commercial and office buildings, residential land developments including urban renewal projects, shopping centres, golf courses, hotels, clubs, ports, airports, industrial estates and rural properties.

Our clients include multi-national corporations, federal, state and local governments, listed and unlisted real estate trusts, privately held property developers and investors, high net worth individuals and family offices.

Our Services include:

  • Acquisitions and disposals
  • Construction
  • Conveyancing
  • Contract negotiations and preparation
  • Corporate and commercial transactions
  • Corporate real estate
  • Dispute resolution
  • Due Diligence
  • Environmental due diligence, advisory, and prosecutions
  • Joint ventures
  • Land divisions and titling
  • Leasing – commercial, industrial, and retail
  • Planning advice
  • Tax advice
  • Property development, financing and management
  • Strata and community titling

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Australia

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Thomsons boasts a strong team that regularly advises domestic and international investors, including inbound investors from Asia, with regard to property acquisitions. It is also accomplished at assisting corporate and government clients on developments, purchases and disposals in the residential, energy and agribusiness sectors. The team is also noted for its stream and retail leasing capabilities.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Thomsons acted for Mobil Oil in respect of the sale of the 230ha former oil refinery site in Lonsdale, Adelaide, to property developer MAB.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm has a talented team that provides deep legal knowledge and precision in execution. It also has great breadth across the practice.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Thomsons' responsiveness, legal expertise, industry knowledge and understanding of our business make it a true partner when facing challenges.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Thomsons consistently goes above and beyond, acting without delay and with utmost diligence.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 5Vicki Sharp
    Band 5Vicki Sharp

    Vicki Sharp

    Vicki Sharp operates from the firm's Melbourne office and is recognised for her work on leasing arrangements, design contracts and land acquisitions.

    • Vicki provides an excellent level of service. She is very strong technically, as well as commercially.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Vicki Sharp is a very good lateral thinker. She cuts to the core of the matter and has strong legal skills, backed by sound commercial judgment.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Thomsons (1)

Australia

Members

Provided by Thomsons

  • Barbara Callanan

  • Brooke Glastonbury

  • Cain Sarah

  • Chris Kelly

  • Chris O'Shea

  • David Beer

  • Eu Ming Lim

  • Joe Lazzara

  • Joni Young

  • Joseph Ip

  • Julius Skinner

  • Justin Madden

  • Kirsten Pike

  • Liam McIllhatton

  • Mark Borrello

  • Mark Procajlo

  • Matthew Rollason

  • Melinda Graham

  • Roger Mattar

  • Rory Nott

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