Commended as a ‘perfectly balanced outfit’, Piper Alderman often acts for national landlords and tenants, property funds, and private REITs. In Brisbane, Mark Askin is well-versed in real estate capital transactions, while in Sydney, Adam Rinaldi is skilled at the negotiation of property acquisitions and disposals. In Melbourne, John Wu frequently advises foreign investors, while Janet Wong is proficient in commercial leasing.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Piper Alderman team are a perfectly balanced outfit. They are genuinely good people to work with.’
- ‘Their response time is excellent, advice is commercial, and their depth of knowledge is thorough.’
- ‘They provide clients with practical advice and develop strategies to resolve matters in the most efficient and cost effective way. The team is very accessible, friendly, and takes the time to get to know their client on a personal level and to understand what is important to the client's business.’
- ‘In my dealings with Piper Alderman I can say that their extensive knowledge and experience gives myself great comfort that the matters are dealt with in a professional manner to deliver the best possible outcomes. The team of experienced individuals give excellent, straight forward sound advice.’
- ‘The people in the real estate team clearly have significant experience. Their communication is always thorough regardless of the size of the matter.’
- ‘Their timeliness and commitment to client outcomes makes them standout.'
- ‘Excellent sector knowledge.'
- ‘Mark Askin explains issues in a clear and concise manner without the legal jargon.’
Key clients
- Alceon Group Pty Limited
- APH Holding
- Bridgestone Australia Limited
- Broadmoor Private Investments Limited
- Charter Hall
- CS Development Group
- Duxton Group of Companies
- Edge Early Learning Group
- FRP Capital Pty Ltd
- Greatland Group
- Growthpoint Properties Australia
- Join Glory WTC Pty Ltd
- Mars 420 and Mars 424 Group
- McMullin Developments
- Morris Group
- Parkstone Funds Management
- Penfold Property Group
- Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd
- Rockhampton Regional Council
- Sunkin Group
- Sun Property Group
- Super Retail Group Limited
- Tian An Australia Limited
- Warakirri Asset Management Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Sunkin Group on its $600 million+ staged mixed-use development.
- Acted for Parkstone on its acquisition of the Hinkler Central shopping centre in Bundaberg for $107 million.
- Acting for The Port of Brisbane in managing Port Land in accordance with the Brisbane Port Land Use Plan to facilitate and maximise trade through the Brisbane Port.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Askin, Adam Rinaldi