Michael is considered one of the leading leasing lawyers in Australia, having worked closely with clients in the commercial, retail and industrial property sectors on property law matters for over 30 years.

Michael’s comprehensive understanding of property law has seen him secure key milestones for his clients, earning him recognition in the Guide to the Best Lawyers in Australia and the Doyles Guide to Lawyers in Australia on multiple occasions.

Michael’s notable contributions include:

• acting for a major telecommunications company on its national stream leasing requirements;
• advising a national government agency on its shopfront leases, including negotiation with numerous landlords of all of its 270 leases Australia-wide;
• acting for a port operator in a land swap transaction with the SA State Government involving the acquisition of various land parcels which included surrenders, grants of new head leases, option agreements, encumbrances and complex soil contamination liability provisions;
• undertaking due diligence and contract negotiation for a major Australian University for the acquisition of a purpose-built student accommodation facility; and
• acting for a major property developer with respect to its acquisition and leaseback of a national property portfolio.