‘Corrs are renowned for being exceptionally commercial. They understand that their clients’ main priority is closing a deal and facilitate that brilliantly without getting bogged down in details that don’t matter.’

‘Corrs have the best real estate team in the Australian market. All lawyers within the team are hands-on and provide practical advice. They are the team you call if you’re in a jam and need out-of-the-box thinking. When Corrs is on a real estate team, you just know you will get the deal done.’

‘They have the required depth of experience across industrial/commercial property and have a stable team.’

‘The teams have good depth and work collaboratively with the client.’

‘Paul Carrick is exceptional at maintaining relationships with his clients, understanding what they need, and delivering exactly that to them.’

‘Warren Scott is probably the leading authority in Australia on BTR operations across NSW, Vic, and Queensland.’

‘Paul Carrick is a brilliant commercial lawyer. He always goes the extra mile, and you always feel like you’ve received great value for money regardless of the size of the invoice. Paul always provides a view and does not sit on the fence. This is hugely beneficial to the in-house team.’

‘Peter Calov has seen it all. He can see issues earlier than most and can identify the nub of an issue quickly. Peter is a true professional and spends a lot of his time ensuring that no stone is left unturned on any transaction. Peter trains his team well, to the same exacting standards he sets for himself.’

‘They take the time to really get to know your business across the different departments which helps greatly in complex negotiations and helping to pre-empt your positions. They take the time to get to know you and invest in the working relationship.’

‘The prompt attention to our critical deals and issues, together with a deep understanding of our assets over many years’ experience is priceless.’

‘The team consists of highly experienced lawyers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of whom have specialised knowledge. This enables the team to offer expert advice from multiple perspectives and tailored solutions for a wide range of legal issues.’

‘In my view, the firm has a client-centric and very collaborative approach with clients, always putting the client’s needs at the forefront. I feel that I am always offered personalised attention. The practice appears to be built on the principles of integrity, transparency, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients.’

‘The team leverages the latest technology including AI tools. This allows efficiencies in service delivery.’

‘The real estate team is very strong. They are commercially focused, transactionally focused, and generally very easy to work with.’

‘They are one of the major firms that put a huge importance on the real estate sector and has the number of partners and support staff in the eastern seaboard offices to appropriately staff matters that we need assistance with.’

‘The real estate team is professional and provides excellent advice to progress matters in an effective way. I appreciate that they make themselves available with the workflow demands.’

‘The team has diverse experience in hotel sales, acquisitions, development, and financing across multiple markets in Australia and regionally. The team has depth and extensive skills in the technical legal aspects of this work, including corporate & commercial, real estate, employment, and hotel management agreement negotiations.’

‘They have deep relationships, experience, and know-how which facilitates more constructive negotiations and transaction execution.’

‘The team consists of highly experienced lawyers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of whom have specialised knowledge. This enables the team to offer expert advice from multiple perspectives and tailored solutions for a wide range of legal issues.’

‘Baker McKenzie’s real estate team is a specialised practice that stands out due to its intricate blend of real estate, hospitality, and corporate law knowledge.’

‘Baker McKenzie real estate practice has a broad range of skills, but what really sets them apart is the people and how dedicated they are to delivering for their clients to the highest possible standard and in a timely manner.’

‘The team has consistently provided highly valuable legal advice and support to our organisation on a number of complex commercial transactions.’

‘Sebastian Busa is professional, client-focused, an excellent communicator, and superior in his concise legal advice.’

‘The team is well resourced and holds deep connections across markets and teams within its firm, allowing the team to provide a full suite of advice that can cross practice areas and jurisdictions.’

‘Their advice is sound and delivered in a way that is easy to act upon.’

‘They have a great understanding of our business and are responsive.’

‘Mark Lyons is a very safe set of hands.’

‘Core to McCullough’s success is their ability to bring personal, trusted service with a full size firm capability. They are commercial in their advice and are responsive to our needs.’

‘Their values are aligned, they always pick up the phone when we call, and their ability to check in with internal teams to make sure they stay aligned is fantastic. ’

‘Eva Vicic and her team are our go-to for their expertise, relationship management, and responsiveness’

‘We can count on Eva Vicic and the rest of the team to deliver; they work well with all of our team, not just in transactions but also the development team.’

‘Dentons, recognised as one of the largest legal firms globally, has managed to maintain a personalized approach despite its size. My experience feels individualized, as if I am working with a smaller boutique firm. They offer a client-centric focus, where understanding specific needs and tailoring services accordingly has significantly impacted the outcome of legal proceedings.’

‘Dentons’ commitment to delivering the right outcomes is a testament to their dedication to combining the resources of a large firm with the attentive service typically found in smaller practices. This balance is crucial in fostering trust and ensuring client satisfaction.’

‘The team are experts in large transactions and know the property industry well. They are collaborative and as time passes have come to understand the client better. They are responsive and have been able to step into transactions begun by other lawyers well.’

‘The partners and associates are consistently available, providing sound and professional advice in a timely manner. Their expertise and dedication ensure we receive the guidance we need when we need it. This reliability is crucial, where timely and accurate advice can be the difference between success and failure in legal matters.’

‘Leigh Wilson and Jenny Andrews are enthusiastic about our work, helpful, and responsive. They are expert at complicated large transactions and responsive. They are beginning to understand the client more and this assists with fine-tuning transactions to suit our needs.’

‘They show a strong commitment to understanding and meeting our needs. They understand the complexities of our business and offer innovative solutions. The team is very knowledgeable and lean on other practice areas of the firm to ensure our interests are properly protected.’

‘K&L Gates has a significant international presence, which allows us as their client to cooperate with them across continents. Through their local partners and practices, clients get an international reach and relevant local advice at the same time. Especially for cross-border real estate transactions, K&L Gates is a very experienced and helpful partner.’

‘The key reason we continue to use KLG for all our legal requirements is our relationship with Will Grinter.’

‘Will Grinter understands our business, our projects, and our commercial drivers in detail, such that his advice is always commercial and strategic. We do not make any key decisions or strategic moves without seeking Will’s counsel first. He is more than a lawyer, he is a trusted business adviser and wise sounding board.’

‘Chris Wille and the team are professional, approachable, and understanding. Chris always makes himself available to answer queries and gives support to ensure a transaction is completed efficiently and smoothly.’ 

‘Samuel Brown does an excellent job, his knowledge in the real estate sector is outstanding. He is very experienced but also knows his limits, which is very reassuring in times when specialist knowledge in other areas is required.’

‘Samuel Brown and his real estate team in Sydney are good lawyers in the property and development space. He is experienced in complex transactions and has a good project management mindset, allowing him to manage client and external stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.’

‘Mills Oakley have acted for us on a number of high-value, complex property development matters over the last 12 months. They combine strong commercial focus and good legal skills at a reasonable price.’

‘They provide a great service as they cover all different departments regarding real estate business which we require for our operation. Therefore, for all matters arising, we feel we are in good hands to receive the advice we require.’

‘The availability of senior staff, speed of response, and commerciality of negotiations makes them standout.’

‘They understand our business requirements, risk appetite, and culture. They are also very accessible.’

‘They are a very responsive team with quick turnarounds. Unlike other firms, I don’t need to follow up for updates or responses.’

‘The team is extremely commercial in all of their advice and dealings. They collaborate to provide timely advice which focuses on desired outcomes tailored to meeting or exceeding client expectations.’

‘The team delivers client-focused and commercially-driven advice. Unlike some other firms, there is a currency to advice provided from Moray & Agnew that reflects real-time knowledge of changes to the regulatory environment, coupled with awareness of commercial issues within the sector.’

‘The individuals that we worked with reflect the team values and awareness mentioned above, they have real-time contemporary knowledge of legal principles and commercial trends.’

‘Fiona Nelson’s background, having worked for a property developer, means her proactive approach to our matters is focused on achieving commercial outcomes.’

‘Morgan Cherry’s responsiveness and attention to detail are second to none, and this helps facilitate amicable solutions to complex matters.’

‘Shok Kuan is our primary contact and consistently strives to allocate her time efficiently to provide us with comprehensive legal support. She introduced us to the building contract partner before entering the construction and tender phases, analyzed potential risks, and made valuable recommendations.’

‘Shok Kuan is always available to provide feedback on any amendments to sales contracts from our clients.’

‘The Thomson Geer Property team have provided us with excellent service over the last 12 months, working on a variety of large commercial, retail, and industrial leasing matters.’

‘Thomson Geer is a market-leading legal practice for corporate property occupiers. Vicky Sharp always delivers exceptional outcomes for corporate Australia, ensuring that all rights are preserved and, more importantly, that the relationship between landlord and tenant is maintained.’

‘Vicky Sharp is a great operator, with excellent commercial judgment and strong legal skills.’

‘The Piper Alderman team are a perfectly balanced outfit. They are genuinely good people to work with.’

‘Their response time is excellent, advice is commercial, and their depth of knowledge is thorough.’

‘They provide clients with practical advice and develop strategies to resolve matters in the most efficient and cost effective way. The team is very accessible, friendly, and takes the time to get to know their client on a personal level and to understand what is important to the client’s business.’

‘In my dealings with Piper Alderman I can say that their extensive knowledge and experience gives myself great comfort that the matters are dealt with in a professional manner to deliver the best possible outcomes. The team of experienced individuals give excellent, straight forward sound advice.’

‘The people in the real estate team clearly have significant experience. Their communication is always thorough regardless of the size of the matter.’

‘Their timeliness and commitment to client outcomes makes them standout.’

‘Excellent sector knowledge.’

‘Mark Askin explains issues in a clear and concise manner without the legal jargon.’