Legal due diligence before commitment
Real estate transactions can involve title, payment, development, financing, leasing, corporate ownership and regulatory considerations. The legal review should therefore identify the transaction structure and material risks before the client becomes commercially committed.
We assist with document review, ownership and authority issues, contractual obligations, conditions precedent, payment protections and the legal steps required to complete the intended transaction.
Acquisitions, disposals and conveyancing
We draft and review sale and purchase documentation for commercial and investment property transactions and assist with the legal coordination required through completion.
Where property is held through a company or forms part of a broader business transaction, we coordinate the real estate work with the relevant corporate structure, approvals and transaction documents.
Commercial leasing and development arrangements
Lease terms can materially affect business continuity, expansion, exit rights and financial exposure. We advise on commercial leasing arrangements and related contractual matters, including use, renewal, termination, fit-out, repair and other negotiated obligations.
Our broader commercial drafting practice also supports construction and development arrangements where real estate matters intersect with project contracts and business operations.
Real estate and rental disputes
Property disputes often turn on both the written agreement and the practical history of the transaction. We advise on real estate, rental, construction and payment disputes and coordinate the appropriate litigation, arbitration or settlement strategy according to the applicable forum.