Moray & Agnew
Client SatisfactionWith experience in development projects across Melbourne, Moray & Agnew’s broad offering encompasses real estate acquisitions, disposals, finance, as well as leasing. David Gandolfo and Briony Kerr co-lead the firm’s Melbourne practice, and Kerr is experienced in construction contracts. In Newcastle, Fiona Nelson is knowledgeable of master-planned communities, and Jim Griffiths is informed in planning and environmental law. Operating out of Cairns, Andrew Kerr often handles matters surrounding native title and cultural heritage law, and Emma Reilly oversees the property team in Canberra. Anne Wood works out of Perth and is another key team member.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is extremely commercial in all of their advice and dealings. They collaborate to provide timely advice which focuses on desired outcomes tailored to meeting or exceeding client expectations.’
- ‘The team delivers client-focused and commercially-driven advice. Unlike some other firms, there is a currency to advice provided from Moray & Agnew that reflects real-time knowledge of changes to the regulatory environment, coupled with awareness of commercial issues within the sector.’
- ‘The individuals that we worked with reflect the team values and awareness mentioned above, they have real-time contemporary knowledge of legal principles and commercial trends.’
- ‘Fiona Nelson's background, having worked for a property developer, means her proactive approach to our matters is focused on achieving commercial outcomes.'
- 'Morgan Cherry's responsiveness and attention to detail are second to none, and this helps facilitate amicable solutions to complex matters.’
- ‘Shok Kuan is our primary contact and consistently strives to allocate her time efficiently to provide us with comprehensive legal support. She introduced us to the building contract partner before entering the construction and tender phases, analyzed potential risks, and made valuable recommendations.'
- 'Shok Kuan is always available to provide feedback on any amendments to sales contracts from our clients.’
Key clients
- Victorian Government
- Australian Government
- Pelligra Group
- Amplifon Australia
- Property Collectives (Aust) Pty Ltd
- JLL
- Matrix Development (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Property Collectives
- Tatong Holdings
- Virgate Property Group
- Thirdi Group
- Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd
- DOMA Group
Work highlights
- Advised on the finance, acquisition, and settlement of 85 Spring Street in Melbourne for Pelligra, Australia’s leading provider of bespoke, best-fit commercial facilities.
- Advised Amplifon on their nationwide leasing requirements.
- Advised Defence Housing Australia (DHA) for all transactional work in all states and territories, including property disposals, acquisitions, leases, sales, and leasebacks.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Gandolfo, Briony Kerr, Fiona Nelson, Jim Griffiths, Emma Reilly, Anne Wood, Andrew Kerr