Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer is particularly impressive in handling capital transactions, housing and social infrastructure, and leasing matters. Vicki Sharp exhibits skill across acquisitions and disposals, while Mark Borrello has an in-depth knowledge of the land subdivision process. Melinda Graham is a name to note within the agribusiness and community housing sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘A strong commercial focus across the team to ensure documents and transactions meet business requirements whilst still ensuring technical legal aspects are covered.'
'The advice is always at the right level for our business requirements - direct, commercial and open to discussion as required. The team are also a pleasure to deal with - experts in their field, responsive, knowledgeable, calm in a crisis and a true team-mate and partner.’
‘Vicki Sharp, Emma Martin and Helen Jin are all stand-outs and have gone over and above to provide key advice and get difficult property transactions over the line.’
‘David Beer has provided exceptional counsel to myself and our board for over 10 years. David is down to earth, calm and communicates in a way that is easy to understand.’
‘Our main contact is Vicki Sharp who is a very good lateral thinker, cuts to the core of the matter, with strong legal skills backed up with sound commercial judgment.'
'Emma Martin is also a very safe pair of hands.'

Key clients

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd (Mobil)
The Salvation Army
St George Community Housing (SGCH)
Lendlease
Adelaide Airport
ICD Property
Sarah Constructions
South Australian National Football League (SANFL)

Work highlights

Acting for Mobil, part of global oil and gas giant ExxonMobil, in respect of the sale of the 230ha former oil refinery site in Lonsdale, Adelaide, to property developer MAB.

Advised charity The Salvation Army on its partnership with delivery partner Investa for a landmark A$230 million development project in the Sydney CBD.

Advised St George Community Housing on the negotiation and settlement of the turnkey sale contract for the acquisition and development of a leasehold stratum of 50 apartments at Sydney's prestigious Barangaroo Residential Development for key worker housing.