Virginia Briggs
Minter EllisonMinter Ellison is especially knowledgeable of conveyancing, leasing, as well as retirement village asset transactions. In Melbourne, Carla Deluca is well-regarded for her property development capabilities, while Peter Mitchell is a key port of call for developers, investors, and tenants. In Brisbane, Adrian Rich is proficient in property acquisitions and developments, and Sydney-based Virginia Briggs often handles sizeable development projects in the capital.
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Testimonials
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- 'They take the time to really get to know your business across the different departments which helps greatly in complex negotiations and helping to pre-empt your positions. They take the time to get to know you and invest in the working relationship.'
- 'The prompt attention to our critical deals and issues, together with a deep understanding of our assets over many years' experience is priceless.'
- 'The team consists of highly experienced lawyers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of whom have specialised knowledge. This enables the team to offer expert advice from multiple perspectives and tailored solutions for a wide range of legal issues.'
- 'In my view, the firm has a client-centric and very collaborative approach with clients, always putting the client's needs at the forefront. I feel that I am always offered personalised attention. The practice appears to be built on the principles of integrity, transparency, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients.'
- 'The team leverages the latest technology including AI tools. This allows efficiencies in service delivery.'
- 'The real estate team is very strong. They are commercially focused, transactionally focused, and generally very easy to work with.'
- 'They are one of the major firms that put a huge importance on the real estate sector and has the number of partners and support staff in the eastern seaboard offices to appropriately staff matters that we need assistance with.'
Key clients
- LOGOS
- Homes Victoria
- Macquarie Point Development Corporation
- Richmond Bridge
- Frasers Property Australia
- Daiwa House Australia
- Salter Brothers
- Dexus
- Lendlease
- Greenspot
- Brookfield Properties
- Charter Hall
Work highlights
- Acting for LOGOS on the redevelopment of an operating quarrying site into an 1100 ha (27,500 acre) industrial and freight logistics park.
- Advised Frasers Property on its acquisition of a 150 hectare greenfield development site in Windermere from Chinese housing giant, Country Garden.
- Acted for Charter Hall on the purchase of Eastgate Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction from ISPT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adrian Rich
Minter EllisonPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Adrian Rich, Peter Mitchell, Carla Deluca