With a particularly active real estate practice, Piper Alderman is regularly sought after by major REITs, government entities, developers and corporate organisations. The practice group is led by Tony Britten-Jones in Adelaide, who specialises in capital transactions, acquisitions, developments, leasing and disposals. Catherine Wheeler joined the team from HopgoodGanim in June 2024.
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- ‘Catherine Wheeler is across the subject, is organised and proactive, understands the personalities involved, knows how to motivate the tardy and how to sort the wheat from the chaff. I've worked in, and around law firms for 30 years, and the skills and abilities Catherine brings to this transaction are rare.’
- ‘The team provide great practical advice and assistance for running efficient commercial real estate transactions. Seamless assistance with tenancy disputes, due diligence, etc.’
Key clients
- Acure Asset Management
- Alceon Group
Work highlights
Advised Charter Hall on the complex restructure of Santos Limited’s Brisbane CBD headquarters, consolidating and updating existing lease terms across multiple levels, introducing flexible occupancy and termination rights to support major building refurbishments.
Practice head
Tony Britten-Jones
Other key lawyers
Catherine Wheeler; Lauren Abbott