Moray & Agnew has a comprehensive real estate offering, allowing the team to advise on acquisitions, leases and sales, master planned communities, dispute resolution and urban renewal projects. The practice group is led by experienced partner Fiona Nelson in Newcastle, who specialises in co-ownership arrangements, bulk conveyancing and financing arrangements. David Gandolfo has in-depth knowledge of leasing and developing childcare sites, while Briony Kerr’s broad expertise ranges from property portfolio management to construction contracts. The practice has also expanded with the arrivals of Thomas Zilm from Vincent Young in July 2024, Duncan Webber, who heads the Canberra property practice, from KPMG Law in Australia in January 2025, and Darren Marx from Kokoda Property Group in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Moray & Agnew's real estate team provides our organisation with practical and considered advice and assistance on a wide array of leasing matters. The team is responsive and pragmatic.’
- ‘Fiona Nelson is an energetic and passionate property lawyer who offers considered advice and solutions tailored to our organisation's needs.'
Key clients
- JLL
- Third.i Group
Work highlights
Advising VicTrack, a state-owned organisation protecting and enhancing Victoria’s transport land, assets and infrastructure, on a range of property portfolio matters.
Practice head
Fiona Nelson
Other key lawyers
David Gandolfo; Briony Kerr; Morgan Cherry; Thomas Zilm; Duncan Webber; Darren Marx