Legal + Advisory services
for the real estate sector
Strategic outcomes for our developer, landowner and investor clients.
Our recognised team combine extensive inhouse, secondment and law firm experience to deliver leading transactional and advisory solutions.
Our Offering
Commercial sales + acquisitions
We advise on the buying and selling of real estate across all asset classes, including commercial and industrial buildings, hotel and accommodation facilities, retail shopping centres and ‘big box’ format retail parks.
Commercial, retail + industrial leasing
We act for landlords on significant industrial and commercial portfolios including on agreements for lease, leases and associated side, incentive and fitout deeds and licences. We also act for tenants on their head office leasing requirements, and in relation to logistics centres, commercial office and industrial premises.
Social + affordable housing
We advise developers and community housing providers on deal structuring, sales, acquisitions and management under Federal and State specific legislation, including in relation to the application of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 (NSW), the Housing Act 2001 (NSW), and arrangements with Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) and Department of Justice and Community Services (DCJ) in relation to the Community Plus scheme and management transfers.
Land rights + native title
We provide advice for claimants and respondents under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW), Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), negotiation of Aboriginal Land Agreements (ALAs) and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs).
Build to rent
We advise developers and investors on the acquisition, sale, development and management of Build to Rent (BTR) schemes, including land tax concessions and relevant State Environment Planning Policies (SEPP).
Off-the-plan developments
Drafting off-the-plan sales contracts, title documents, strata and community scheme arrangements and managing e-conveyancing of all off the plan sales.
Project development
We acquire sites on behalf of developers, including structuring deals with option deeds, drafting and negotiating Project Delivery Agreements, Project Development Agreements and Development Agreements.
Collective sales + renewals
We advise on collective sale and renewal processes under the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW), including process and meeting requirements, formation of a Strata Renewal Committee, preparation of documents and administering strata renewal proceedings in the Land & Environment Court.
Dispute avoidance + resolution
We focus on outcomes which allow you to achieve your goals, rather than wasting client time and emotional energy on fighting procedural battles which often bog down litigation. We advise you sensibly on litigation risks so that you can make the right decisions along the way.
FIRB advice
We advise on requirements for foreign investors in relation to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), and on applications to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for required regulatory approval.
Team Leaders
Duane Keighran
Managing Director
Duane Keighran acts for developers, hotel operators, investors, fund managers, ASX-listed and foreign funds, landlords, tenants, Community Housing Providers (CHPs), Indigenous businesses and government departments.
He has received recognition in legal directories and has been noted as “well respected for his work with clients”. Duane is also recommended in Who’s Who Legal for Hospitality in Australia and is listed in Best Lawyers in Australia for Real Property Law.
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duane.keighran@keighranlegal.com
+61 2 8231 9900
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Meri Suleman
Senior Associate
Meri is a Senior Associate in our Real Estate and Hotels team with over 13 year’s of experience. Meri has acted for various institutional and private sector property and hotel owners, developers, and financiers on a wide range of commercial transactions.
She leads on due diligence, pre-exchange contractual negotiations and completion matters for our clients’ most important transactions. She has represented institutional property owners such as AMP Capital, Challenger, Dexus, and Mirvac, Elanor Hotels Group, Time & Place Property and Avari Capital Partners.
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meri.suleman@keighranlegal.com
+61 2 8231 9900
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Kelly Chen
Lawyer
Kelly acts on a diverse range of leasing and conveyancing trasactions, contract drafting, and the negotiation of sale and purchase agreements. Kelly assists our clients in the aquisition and disposal of assets across a range of asset classes, due dilligence reporting and leasing mandates across Australia.
Kelly is experienced in transaction management, the sale and purchase of real estate and accommodation assets, and leasing. Kelly has experience in acting for a variety of clients, and her attention to detail and ability to manage mulitple workstreams translates into delivering commercially astute advice to our clients.
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kelly.chen@keighranlegal.com
+61 2 8231 9900
Christian Soueid
Christian holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the University of Technology Sydney and has been admitted to practice law in New South Wales.
Christian is a dedicated lawyer with a strong focus on Property and Commercial law. He acts in a variety of areas, including contract drafting, commercial, retail and industrial leasing, and conveyancing transactions. His work encompasses real estate, construction, and hotel matters, where he skill fully negotiates and finalises sale and purchase agreements.
With a keen eye for detail, Christian excels at managing client expectations and delivering exceptional legal services tailored to meet diverse client needs. His passion for the field drives him to provide comprehensive support and insightful advice, ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.
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christian.soueid@keighranlegal.com