Commercial Property
Commercial property transactions demand more than standard conveyancing. They require a clear understanding of risk allocation, funding structures, asset lifecycles and the commercial realities of development and investment.
Bugden Allen advises public and private sector clients on a wide range of commercial property matters, with particular depth in complex, mixed-use and development-led transactions.
Our Commercial Property Practice
Our team regularly acts for government authorities, property funds, listed and unlisted developers, institutional investors and financial institutions (domestic and international).
We are often engaged on transactions where commercial property forms part of a broader development or investment structure, requiring careful coordination between acquisition, financing, leasing, and disposal strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Our commercial property work includes advising on:
Transaction financing
Acting on secured and unsecured property finance transactions, including coordination with financiers and advisers
Property acquisitions and disposals
Managing purchases and sales of commercial assets across retail, office, industrial and mixed-use sectors.
Developer conveyancing
Advising on development-driven conveyancing transactions, including developments involving staged releases and off-the-plan components.
Mixed-use asset disposals
Assisting with the disposal of integrated components within mixed-use developments, such as shopping centres, serviced apartments and commercial office buildings.
Commercial leasing
Advising on leasing strategies and documentation for integrated developments, including retail, office and specialised commercial assets.
Property syndication and joint ventures
Structuring and documenting property syndications, joint ventures and development agreements
Integrated Development Experience
Our commercial property team works closely with our strata, project conveyancing and development advisory teams to deliver joined-up advice across the lifecycle of complex developments.
This integrated approach allows us to:
- identify downstream risks early
- align transaction structures with funding and exit strategies
- manage documentation efficiently across multiple asset classes
Why Bugden Allen
Clients choose Bugden Allen for commercial property matters because of our:
- strong development and investment focus
- experience acting across both public and private sectors
- practical understanding of complex mixed-use projects
- ability to coordinate large, multi-disciplinary property transactions
We provide advice that is commercially informed, technically sound and designed to support long-term project success.
To discuss a commercial property transaction or development, contact our commercial property team.
Commercial Property – FAQ’s
Your Questions Answered
What does a commercial property lawyer do?
A commercial property lawyer advises on the legal aspects of buying, selling, financing, leasing and developing commercial real estate. This includes managing risk, structuring transactions, negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with applicable property and planning laws.
What types of commercial property do you advise on?
Bugden Allen advises on a broad range of commercial property assets, including sporting clubs, office, retail, industrial, mixed-use developments, serviced apartments and other integrated commercial components within larger projects.
Do you act for both developers and investors?
Yes. We act for developers, institutional and private investors, property funds, financial institutions and public sector clients across the full lifecycle of commercial property assets.
Can you assist with complex mixed-use developments?
Yes. We have extensive experience advising on mixed-use developments involving multiple asset classes, layered ownership structures, staged development and integrated leasing and disposal strategies.
Do you advise on commercial property finance?
Yes. Our team regularly advises on project financing and property-backed lending arrangements, including coordination with lenders and other professional advisers.
Can you assist with commercial leasing?
Yes. We advise on the leasing of commercial assets, including retail, office and specialised commercial premises, particularly where leasing forms part of a broader development or asset management strategy.
What is involved in property syndication or joint ventures?
Property syndication and joint ventures involve multiple parties investing in or developing property together. We assist with structuring, documenting and negotiating these arrangements to ensure clarity around risk allocation, governance and exit strategies.
When should a commercial property lawyer be engaged?
Early engagement is critical, particularly for development-led or high-value transactions. Involving legal advisers early allows risks to be identified and managed before contracts are signed or funding is committed.
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Relevant commercial property experience
EXPLORE OUR EXPERTISE
Specialist legal advice across the property lifecycle
Property Development
We advise developers, landowners and investors on the planning, structuring, delivery and sale of property projects.
Our work covers strata and community title developments, mixed-use projects, leasehold and land lease developments, master-planned communities, collective sales and off-the-plan project conveyancing.
Strata & Community Titles
We are recognised specialists in strata and community titles law, advising owners corporations, committees, strata managers, developers, government and financiers.
Our practice covers governance advice, levy recovery, by-laws, management rights, building defects, strata disputes and statutory administrations.
Strata & Community Titles
Property Litigation
We resolve disputes arising from the ownership, development, governance and use of property.
Our team acts in boundary disputes, building defect claims, by-law enforcement, strata renewal matters and other high-stakes property conflicts, across negotiation, mediation, tribunals and courts.
Property Insurance
We act for insurers, strata managers, owners corporations and corporate clients on complex property-related insurance matters.
Our work spans coverage advice, liability defence, personal injury claims and subrogated recoveries, with a focus on technical accuracy, risk management and commercially sound outcomes.
Corporate & Commercial
We provide corporate and commercial legal services for property clients, businesses and investors.
Our work includes banking and finance,buying and selling businesses,software and
technology consulting, immigration law,wills and estates,and commercial matters connected with our property and strata practices.
Corporate & Commercial
Property Development
Strata & Community Titles
Corporate & Commercial
Property Litigation
Property Insurance
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