With offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, the sizeable real estate practice at K&L Gates advises clients across the aviation, energy and resources, healthcare and social and affordable housing sectors. Will Grinter in Melbourne co-leads the team with Sandra Steele; the former is currently engaged in multi-stage, mixed-use urban projects. Samuel Brown and Brisbane-based Damiano Castelli cater to infrastructure projects, while the former also handles transactions and investment fund issues. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Sydney, unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Responsive and commercial, while still maintaining technical excellence.’
- ‘Top quality real estate practice. They are able to leverage technology to improve collaboration with clients.’
- ‘K&L Gates have strong legal skills and a client-focused mindset.’
- ‘Sam Brown is brilliant. He is very experienced in all types of real estate matters and builds a great rapport with clients.’
- ‘Will Grinter is one our must trusted advisers - both legal and commercial. His commitment to providing timely and practical advice is second to none.’
- ‘Will Grinter is a nurturing partner who genuinely cares about the development of the lawyers in his team, creating a positive culture and loyal team who have depth of knowledge regarding each clients' business.’
- ‘Will Grinter is our "go to" lawyer on all matters. He understands every aspect of our business and drivers, which means he takes a holistic and very commercial approach to the advice he provides.’
- ‘Will Grinter is one of the first people we call to sound out new projects, challenges and opportunities with - he always adds a lot of value to the process and helps us shape our strategic direction.’
Key clients
- Lendlease Corporation
- Americold
- Aliro Group
- Engie
- Aesop
- Pathways Health Management
- Medlog Australia Pty Ltd
- Cairns Airport Pty Ltd
- Mackay Airport Pty Ltd
- Sydney Fish Market Pty Ltd
- Meriton
- Vivacity Property
- RATCH Australia Corporation
- NSW Ports
- Port of Brisbane
- Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Telstra Corporation Limited
- Hamton Property Group
- Bensons Property Group
- National Australia Bank
- City of Sydney
- Evolution Trustees Limited
- Springfield City Group
- Manulife Investment Management Timberland and Agriculture (Australasia)
- Great Southern Waste Technologies
- Real I.S.
- Atlassian
- Schiavello Group
- Nutrien Ag Solutions Ltd
- Generator Property Management
- Munich RE
- Opal Aged Care
- Centennial Property Group
- Canadian Solar
- BJCE
- Prime Value Asset Management
- Keppel Corporation
- Bridge Housing
- Capella Capital
- Mission Housing Australia
- Shakespeare Property Group
- Lumea
- X-Elio
- Someva Renewables
- Wilson Parking
- Franze Developments
- Outline Projects
Lawyers
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.
Sandra Steele, Will Grinter