Hall & Wilcox‘s well-established client base includes real estate investment trusts (REITs), property developers and government bodies, with the team advising on leasing portfolios, compulsory acquisitions, mixed-use developments, and affordable housing projects. The group is jointly steered by Natalie Bannister in Melbourne and Jennifer Degotardi in Sydney. Bannister is a reference for institutional clients, utility providers, property developers and public sector clients, while Degotardi provides expert advice across a range of matters, from acquisitions and disposals to land access arrangements. Kristy Dorney is well versed in joint venture arrangements, regularly advising property investors and fund managers. Jane Baddeley is noted for the depth of her expertise in advising institutional and commercial clients across the full remit of leasing transactions.
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- ‘The communication is great. The team keep us updated on the next steps which is always appreciated and explain things in simple English. Christian Wood has been very helpful.’
- ‘The team are able to deal with people at all different levels, using the right about of firmness to get things done.’
- ‘The staff we work with are lovely people who always strive to provide the best service.’
- ‘The team are very skilled at drafting legal documents and are great to work with.’
- ‘Jennifer Degotardi is an expert in her field, drawing on her wealth of knowledge and experience in the property space to provide commercially focused advice for her clients. Jennifer approaches her work as a legal business partner for her clients.’
Key clients
- Arena REIT Management
- Scentre Group and Barrenjoey Private Capital
- Oreana Property Group
- Australian Pipeline Trust (APA)
- Insignia Financial Ltd
- Greater Geelong City Council
- Growthpoint Properties Australia
- Trilogy Funds Management Ltd as responsible entity for the Trilogy Industrial Property Trust
- Forza Capital
- Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised ASX listed Growthpoint on the establishment of a direct property wholesale investment fund and its $90 million acquisition of a 100% leasehold interest in 2 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, an ‘A grade’ office building located in Canberra’s CBD.
Advising a State Government Development Corporation on the procurement and legal aspects of the Honeysuckle HQ urban renewal project.
Advising renewable energy developer Goldwind to take over the finalisation of all land tenure arrangements for the Coppabella Wind Farm following the exercise of key option agreements.
Practice head
Natalie Bannister; Jennifer Degotardi
Other key lawyers
Christian Wood; Kristy Dorney; Jane Baddeley