Minter Ellison has a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise on a wide array of matters, ranging from land leases and joint ventures to property acquisitions and trust structuring. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Adrian Rich, Peter Mitchell and Carla Deluca. Leading the team in Brisbane, Rich is a name to note for major property acquisitions, disposals and developments. In Melbourne, Mitchell specialises in leasing, conveyancing and retirement living, while Deluca stands out for her work on urban renewal projects and fund-through arrangements. Anthony Poynton advises owners, developers and governments on complex sale and lease agreements. Julie Purbrick is sought out by a range of clients in the commercial, industrial and residential sectors to advise on disposals, acquisitions and titling.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The Sydney real estate practice has broad capbility.'
- 'Adrian Rich is a very commercial partner and provides focused, commercially orientated advice on various real estate transactions and issues.'
- 'The team are excellent in assisting our business with structuring complex transactions and ensuring the transactions are executed on time.'
- 'Alice Langham is very effective in representing us on complex transactions.'
Key clients
- Qantas
- Patrick Stevedores
- Tasmanian Government
- Macquarie Point Development Corporation
- National Intermodal Corporation
- Department of Defence
- Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd
- Stockland
- Brookfield Properties
- Dexus
- Kurraba Group
- Queensland Government
Work highlights
Advising Qantas on the AUD $3 billion redevelopment of Perth Airport – including new international and domestic terminals and a second runway.
Advised Stockland Group on the creation of a joint venture partnership with Invesco Real Estate to invest in land lease communities in Australia, known as the Stockland Land Lease Partnership.
Advised Brookfield on the $250 million sale of its landmark A-grade commercial office building at 240 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD in Queensland.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Adrian Rich; Carla Deluca; Peter Mitchell
Other key lawyers
Anthony Poynton; Julie Purbrick; Alice Langham