A key contact for tenants and landlords for leasing transactions, Corrs Chambers Westgarth is at the forefront of social and affordable housing, as well as purpose-built accommodation matters. With activity in the build-to-rent and childcare sectors, Paul Carrick oversees the group and is skilled in acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Peter Calov and Nathaniel Popelianski, who is based in Melbourne, are entrusted by corporate clients on precinct redevelopments, while Natalie Bryant is proficient in urban renewals. Penelope McCawley is noted for her expertise in commercial office and anchor tenant retail leasing, fund through sales as well as portfolio sales and purchases. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent client service, intuition, and forward planning.’
  • ‘The team has a good range of skills in all of the areas of real estate.’
  • ‘Corrs delivers excellent results in a timely and efficient manner. They always retain a commercial focus when negotiating.'
  • ‘A dedicated team of diverse professionals. They are the best in class in their field and they give very commercial advice.’
  • ‘They are a joy to work with and I always feel like a part of the team.’
  • ‘Paul Carrick embodies commercial acumen, and his availability and communication with clients is a big strength.’
  • ‘Penelope McCawley is technically brilliant and an outstanding project manager.’
  • ‘Nathaniel Popelianski is exceptional to work with.’

Key clients

  • Mirvac
  • Blackstone
  • Stockland
  • Industry Super Property Trust (ISPT)
  • Landmark Dividend
  • BlackRock
  • TPG Telecom (previously Vodafone)
  • Real Asset Management
  • National Australia Bank
  • Queensland Government
  • Cedar Woods
  • Commonwealth Bank of Australia
  • Australia Post
  • Port of Melbourne
  • Coles
  • Hall & Prior
  • Urbex
  • Frasers Property
  • CBUS Super
  • Anchorage Capital Partners
  • Warburg Pincus
  • Wentworth Capital (formerly NashCap)
  • Victorian Government
  • Oxford Properties and Investa Property
  • Queensland Investment Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised ISPT on its investment in the University of New South Wales’ Health Translation Hub.
  • Advised Warburg Pincus and StorHub on the establishment of an Australian self-storage platform as part of a joint venture with Simon DeGaris.
  • Advised Mirvac on its 50% sale to Daibiru, by way of fund through, of the A-grade office tower at 7 Spencer Street, Melbourne.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Paul Carrick : Peter Calov: Nathaniel Popelianski: Natalie Bryant: Penelope McCawley

Other key lawyers

David Ellenby: Rhys Lloyd-Morgan