Labelled as a ‘strong and knowledgeable team’, Piper Alderman's practice is a key contact for corporate entities, government authorities as well as institutional investors. Mark Askin co-leads the department from Brisbane and acts for listed property funds and private REITs in real estate capital transactions. Fellow co-head Adam Rinaldi in Adelaide is well versed in mixed-use projects, office developments and retail and commercial tenancies. Janet Wong in Melbourne is often engaged on industrial and residential developments.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team provides appropriate advice in a timely manner. I feel that I am listened to when I make an enquiry and need advice.’
- ‘Attentive, accessible, and very good communicators.’
- ‘The Piper Alderman real estate team are diligent, hardworking, personable, and always listen to client's needs.’
- ‘We have a very friendly and practical relationship with the partners and their associates which makes for effective and efficient outcomes.’
- ‘Each partner has an in-depth knowledge and knows how to apply this in a commercially practical way.’
- ‘They provide independent practical advice that has our best interests at heart. Their services are provided in a timely manner, and the team are flexible in their approach and listen to the outcomes needed.’
- ‘Piper Alderman provides practical commercial legal solutions. They are innovative in their advice and provide amazing, personalised customer service. Their staff are friendly and down to earth - a rare find in larger law firms.’
- ‘Mark Askin and his team take the time to really understand client needs which contributes to an overall better outcome. Mark's communication is exceptional. He is extremely approachable and accessible - his service feels genuine.’
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
- Penfold Property Group
- Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd
- Rockhampton Regional Council
- Sunkin Group
- Sun Property Group
- Super Retail Group Limited
- Tian An Australia Limited
- VIMG Australia
- Warakirri Asset Management Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Melbourne-based developer, Sunkin Property Group, in its $600m+ staged mixed-use development known as “Highett Common”.
- Acting for the Morris Group on the ongoing development and restructuring of the Breakwater Island Master Plan and delivery of the new $110m, 132 room Ardo Hotel.
- Acting for FRP Capital, an unlisted real estate investment trust on its $80m acquisition of Brickworks Market Place from Charter Hall and Telstra Super.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Askin, Adam Rinaldi