Ashurst has a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise across the energy, retail, housing, education and investment management sectors. The team is frequently called upon for assistance with renewable energy, urban renewal and housing projects, financing arrangements, and land, planning and procurement matters. Leading the team from Sydney, Pauline Tan has a high level of experience and knowledge across the office, logistics, hotels, student accommodation, build-to-rent and healthcare industries. John Stawyskyj is well known in the market for handling acquisitions, disposals and joint venture arrangements, while Tim Mathers is well versed in development projects and complex leasing transactions. The team’s reach was strengthened by the arrival of Alexandra Peace, who is particularly impressive in handling property capital transactions, from Corrs Chambers Westgarth in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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'Ashurst represent a team of experts at the forefront of the property sector, frequently engaging with all key players to ensure they remain fully informed of relevant legislation and trends impacting the market and decison-making.'
'Jason Cornwall-Jones is by far one of the best collaborators and most effective negotiators that I have had the pleasure of working alongside. Jason's knowledge is excellent, but it is his effectiveness in negotiations that really sets him apart, particularly for complex pre-commitment negotiations.'
'Jason Cornwall-Jones leads an outstanding team and leans on them in an inclusive and collaborative manner to ensure Ashurst is able to provide quality and timely advice necessary for favourable outcomes to be achieved.'
'Jason Cornwall-Jones is highly commercial and strategic. He knows how to get the commercial outcomes we are after. He is always available.'
'Richard Brooks has been involved in our business for many years and knows how we operate and this underpins his advice to us - he is the calm in the storm.'
'The team consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional outcomes for their clients. Their technical expertise is outstanding and they work seamlessly across the firm to provide timely, comprehensive and clear advice.'
Key clients
- Vicinity Centres
- Mirvac Limited
- Lendlease
- PGIM (Australia) Pty Ltd
- The Star Entertainment Group Limited
- Northwest Healthcare
- Akaysha Energy
- Lightsource bp
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Practice head
Pauline Tan
Other key lawyers
John Stawyskyj; Jason Cornwall-Jones; Richard Brooks; Alexandra Peace; Tim Mathers