Chris practises in a diverse range of property law, with a strong focus on major commercial, industrial and retail acquisitions, disposals and leasing as well as renewable energy and infrastructure projects

Biography

Chris acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, developers and renewable energy operators. Clients include Adelaide Airport, major commercial landlords, institutional occupiers and renewable energy companies active across South Australia and nationally.

Chris advises across the property lifecycle, from site acquisition and due diligence through to leasing, development agreements, land divisions and divestment. He handles commercial, industrial and retail transactions of varying scale and complexity, and regularly advises on property documentation for renewable energy and infrastructure projects. His work includes contracts for sale, easements, encumbrances, caveats and development agreements.

He has worked with the property sector for almost 20 years, managing complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes. Significant mandates include the A$300 million Calvary Adelaide Hospital, the Adelaide Airport property portfolio including the Terminal 1 redevelopment, and major commercial leasing and sales transaction in the Adelaide CBD.

Chris has a deep passion for property and relishes the opportunity to learn the key commercial drivers of his client’s businesses, ensuring that any transaction for which he is engaged receives the benefit of both his understanding of the client’s business and also his knowledge of the industry. He considers service delivery, commerciality and timelines to be core in his role as a commercial advisor.

Chris is also an Associate Teacher, tutor and guest lecturer at the University of Adelaide in the area of Property Law, holds a commerce degree with a major in accounting and currently sits on the Property Council’s SA Division Council and the board of the History Trust of South Australia.

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Chris' experience

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Advising on and negotiating the property documentation for Calvary’s A$300 million Adelaide hospital.

Adelaide Airport

Advising Adelaide Airport on leasing negotiations across its entire property portfolio, including the Terminal 1 redevelopment.

Cohen Group

Advising the Cohen Group on leasing and sales negotiations across its entire property portfolio, including Adelaide's preeminent shopping complex, Burnside Village.

Market Square

Advising ICD Property on the property structuring, leasing and sales of the landmark Market Square development; Adelaide's first true fully mixed use property complex.

Squadron Energy

Assisting Squadron Energy (formerly CWP Renewables) on land acquisition, negotiation, diligence and financing for renewable projects including Boco Rock, Crudine, Sapphire, Bango and Uungula Wind Farms.

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